The transfer window is now finally open with Pompey hopeful of strengthening their squad ahead of their Championship return. John Mousinho and the Blues board are highly focused on who they will bring to Fratton Park ahead of the 2024/25 campaign which is not set to be an easy ride as they face the likes of Leeds, Burnley and Sheffield United all of whom have enjoyed recent Premier League experience.
However, Pompey have not been shy over the years of splashing the cash when it counts. While the transfer window gets underway, here is how their highest transfer fee paid compares to their soon-to-be Championship rivals...
5. 16. Millwall
Record signing: Zian Flemming Fee paid: £2.2million (from Fortuna Sittard) Date: June 2022 | Getty Images
6. 15. Luton Town
Record signing: Ryan Giles Fee paid: £5million (from Wolves) Date: July 2023 | Getty Images
7. 14. Coventry
Record signing: Haji Wright Fee paid: £7.7 million (from Antalyaspor) Date: August 2023 | Getty Images
8. 13. Bristol City
Record signing: Tomas Kalas Fee paid: £8 million (from Chelsea) Date: July, 2019 | Getty Images