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.
21. Hull City - 8
Transfers in: Semi Ajayi, Gustavo Puerta, Reda Laalaoui, Enis Destan, Akin Famewo, Dillon Phillips, John Lundstram, Joel Ndala | Getty Images
22. Norwich City - 9
Transfers in: Jeffrey Schlupp, Mathias Kvistgaarden, Papa Amadou Diallo, Jacob Wright, Vladan Kovacevic, Jakov Medic, Harry Darling, Louie Moulden, Daniel Grimshaw | Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images
23. Preston North End - 10
Transfers in: Odeluga Offiah, Andrija Vukcevic, Michael Smith, Jordan Thompson, Daniel Iversen, Pol Valentin, Thierry Small, Jack Walton, Daniel Jebbison, Kaedyn Kamara | Getty Images
24. Charlton - 10
Transfers in: Charlie Kelman, Rob Apter, Tanto Olaofe, Thomas Kaminski, Joe Rankin-Costello, Amari'i Bell, Sonny Carey, Harvey Knibbs, Reece Burke, Micah Mbick | Getty Images