The names started as a trickle and became a torrent.
A huge swathe of ‘targets’ were touted to arrive at Fratton Park amid increased summer spending at PO4.
Some of those who emerged were credible, while others which surfaced perhaps less so. But what became of those names rumoured to join Pompey who didn’t become done deals?
1. Jayden Braaf
One of the first - incorrectly - linked with Pompey. Former Manchester City forward joined Belgian second tier side Lierse and made two appearances. | Getty Images for DFB
2. Bamba Dieng
Senegal man scored goals in France last season and earned a move to Serb powerhouses Red Star Belgrade, where he has a goal from five appearances so far. | Getty Images
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3. Aribim Pepple
A lot of noise over the Canadian this summer, but wasn't a Pompey priority. In hot goal form with Plymouth in League One - bagging four in his last five outings. | Getty Images
4. Svante Ingelsson
A major target in January, Ingelsson opted to move to Stoke where it's been a stuttering start with two league appearances, a red card and injury so far. | Getty Images