The January transfer window once again saw a long list of players touted to arrive at Fratton Park.
Some of the players proved to be names who were firmly of interest to the club’s football operation this winter with others, well, less so...
So we’ve assembled a list of those names, and used some of our knowledge to offer a little insight into the credence of those Fratton links.
1. The News
From left to right: Andrew Moran, Andre Luiz, Ousmane Sow and Svante Ingelsson were all linked with Pompey in the January transfer window. | The players linked with Pompey in the transfer window.
2. Paddy McNair
A defensive option Pompey had half an eye on, but didn't seem to seriously fancied by John Mousinho, with centre-back moving from San Diego to Hull City on an 18-month deal. Photo: Hull City
3. Jahnoah Markelo
FC Zurich winger was definitely strongly fancied by Pompey, but they couldn't fund a deal for the 23-year-old who instead move to leaders Coventry City on a four-and-a-half year deal. | West Bromwich Albion FC via Gett
4. Nesta Elphege
Pompey were keen on the Grenoble striker, with a bid believed to have been table in excess of £1m. The signs were his club didn't want the powerhouse to leave but Serie A outfit Parma convinced the Ligue 2 outfit to do a deal. | Getty Images