Pompey didn’t add to their squad number despite being on the lookout for a new midfielder.
Yet Blackpool remained as busy as ever, while Charlton ended Marcus Maddison’s wait for a new club by snapping up the midfielder on a free transfer.
Here’s a look at what deals were completed over the past week.
5. Keanan Bennetts - Borussia Moenchengladbach to Ipswich
The 20-year-old forward has joined Ipswich on a season-long loan. He has featured just once in Gladbach's first team since joining from Spurs in 2018. Picture: INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images Photo: INA FASSBENDER
6. Tyrese Fornah - Nottingham Forest to Plynouth
Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe has landed Nottingham Forest midfielder Tyrese Fornah on a season-long. He has played just one league game for Forest after arriving from Brighton in 2018. Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images Photo: Dan Mullan
7. Jan Zamburek - Brentford to Shrewsbury
Midfielder Zamburek has joined the Shrews on a season-long loan. He began his career with Slavia Prague before moving to the Bees in 2018. Picture: Steve Bardens/Getty Images Photo: Steve Bardens
8. Matt Millar - Newcastle Jets to Shrewsbury
The 24-year-old defender has moved to Shrewsbury from A-League club Newcastle Jets. He joins on a short-term deal until January, with an option to make the move permanent. Picture: Ashley Feder/Getty Images Photo: Ashley Feder