This summer’s transfer window has provided John Mousinho with the perfect opportunity to assess his Championship-competing squad ahead of what is set to be another challenging season.
The Pompey head coach has welcomed five new faces to the club with Swansea’s Florian Bianchini marking the latest addition.
The 24-year-old winger joins Mark Kosznovszky, John Swift, Luke Le Roux and Adrian Segecic in making the switch to Fratton Park, although the Blues’ summer activity isn’t done yet.
Clubs still have just under a month to seal any deals, but with the 2025-26 season fast approaching, managers will be hopeful their new stars have settled in quickly and efficiently ahead of next weekend’s opening clashes.
With just six days to go until Pompey head to Oxford United for their opening game of the season, here is how busy the Blues’ have been this summer compared to their Championship rivals.
17. Derby County - 6
Transfers in: Patrick Agyemang, Richard O'Donnell, Andreas Weimann, Danny Batth, Rhian Brewster, Carlton Morris Photo: Getty Images
18. Wrexham - 7
Transfers in: Lewis O'Brien, Liberato Cacace, Conor Coady, George Thomason, Ryan Hardie, Josh Windass, Danny Ward | Getty Images
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19. Watford - 7
Transfers in: Nestory Irankunda, Othmane Maamma, Marc Bola, Nathan Baxter, Hector Kyprianou, Vivaldo Semedo, Luca Kjerrumgaard | Getty Images
20. Millwall - 7
Transfers in: Josh Coburn, Massimo Luongo, Max Crocombe, Alfie Doughty, Zak Sturge, Steven Benda, George Evans | Getty Images