When it comes to identifying targets, sometimes looking back to the past is a decent way to gain clues about what may happen in the future.
So we’ve looked back to each of the names who surfaced as reported targets in January, look at how things stand with them at present and what may happen with them this summer.
17. Cohen Bramall (Pompey)
A mutually-beneficial short-term deal was agreed at Pompey for the left-sided player, who will have takers as a free agent this summer. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
18. Kaide Gordon (Liverpool)
Was limited to just five games after joining Pompey on loan, with time to run on his deal at Anfield last extended in 2024. Photo: Jason Brown
19. Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland)
French attacker was one of the highest profile arrivals in January on loan from Sunderland. Has a chunky three years on his deal still to run at the Stadium of Light, where he may be further down the pecking order after they reached the Premier League. | Getty Images
20. Harry Leonard (Blackburn)
Pompey talk in January was wide of the mark with the 21-year-old having two years to run on his Ewood Park deal. | Getty Images