It’s so far been a quiet summer at Fratton Park as the wait continues for Pompey’s first piece of business.
The Blues weren’t the only Championship side who remained quiet in the first part of the transfer window, with only six outfits bringing in new arrivals.
With the shutters coming off for the second part of the market on Monday, it is still expected to be a busy summer at PO4 with incomings and outgoings on the cards.
But who are the early favourites for promotion from the second tier next term?
After the first part of the transfer window, we’ve taken a look at the latest odds from Bet365 to work out who are the early front runners for the 2025-26 campaign.


22. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: The players of Birmingham City celebrate their victory as Krystian Bielik of Birmingham City holds the EFL Sky Bet League One Trophy following the Sky Bet League One match between Birmingham City FC and Mansfield Town FC at St Andrewâs at Knighthead Park on April 27, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Latest promotion odds: 9/1. | Getty Images

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