The Blues moved to bring in seven new faces, before the cut-off point for trading at 7pm on February 2.
In addition to those signings there was a host of other names to surface from across Europe as Pompey cast their net wide for their additions.
Some of those players certainly had credence when it came to talk of a move, with others, well, less so...
We’ve tracked down all of the players linked with Pompey in the winter window, explored where they are now and their looked at their fortunes over the past couple of months.
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13. Ebou Adams
Been a revelation since his £500,000 capture from Derby County. Fourteen appearances and two goals so far, as his team's standout performer. Hopefully knee injury picked up at QPR isn't a serious one. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages
14. Svante Ingelsson
Pompey were very keen on the Sheffield Wednesday midfielder, with bids placed for the Swede. Personal circumstances kept Ingelsson at Hillsborough, however. | Steve Ellis
15. Charlie Savage
Would it be a Pompey transfer window without a link with the Reading midfielder. Never any credence in the talk, but doesn't stop his name surfacing. | Getty Images
16. Aji Alese
What a nightmare for the defender, whose been riddled with injury issues. Pompey took a punt on the Sunderland man with a loan deal, but suffered a groin injury when on as a late sub at Preston and his season is over. | Alun Roberts/ProSportsImages