Pompey were heavily linked with Brandon Hanlan last season - who had scored 16 goals in 84 appearances for Gillingham at the time of their interest.
However, Kenny Jackett’s side were not prepared to stump up the cash expected to lure the forward to Fratton Park and so looked elsewhere.
Bristol Rovers snapped up Hanlan and, following a tribunal earlier this summer, must pay the Gills £150,000 for his signature.
The Gas are now refusing to let the 24-year-old leave for any less than the £150k price-tag placed on his head.
We have gathered the best of today’s League One transfer speculation below...
5. Pompey one of numerous clubs keen on Arsenal youngster
Portsmouth are reportedly one of a host of clubs keen on bringing Arsenal’s Miguel Azeez in on loan. The 18-year-old made his first team debut for the Gunners in last season’s Europa League clash with Dundalk. (Football League World) Photo: James Chance
6. Danny Cowley expects youngster to leave on loan amid League Two interest
Danny Cowley has confirmed teenager Haji Mnoga will go out on loan this month with “most of League Two keen to take him”. However he will first need to sign a new contract with Pompey. (HampshireLive) Photo: Naomi Baker
7. Rotherham United prioritising bringing in another forward this summer
Rotherham United have confirmed they are prioritising bringing in another attacking option following the signing of defender Tolaji Bola earlier this week. Manager Paul Warne said: "We need something else up top or an attacking 'ten.' We are probably another 'body' short.” (Yorkshire Post) Photo: Alex Livesey
8. Darlington sign former Sunderland defender
Darlington have confirmed the signing of Brandon Taylor following his release from Sunderland at the end of the season. The Quakers announced this arrival this morning. (Northern Echo) Photo: Morgan Harlow