Some of those touted targets have proved to credible be while others, well, perhaps not so much.
We’ve assembled the definitive list of of players said to have been on Pompey’s January transfer radar - with some insight into their credibility.
1. Every player linked with Pompey in the January transfer window
From left to right: Celtic's Daniel Cummings, Hull's Joe Gelhardt, Reading's Harvey Knibbs and Liverpool's Kaide Gordon have all been linked with Pompey in and around the January transfer window. | Getty
2. Joe Ward
Derby man was linked with Pompey in December, talk which was without credence. | Getty Images
3. Robbie Fraser
Rangers defender was another name without credibility and joined Livingston on loan. | SNS Group
4. Joe Gelhardt
One of the first names linked with Pompey last year, but talk of interest was dismissed by John Mousinho with Leeds man moving to Hull on loan. Photo: George Wood