Over the years, some big-money signings have flopped and ended up leaving for nothing, while others have gone on to become club legends and more than justified their costly price.With spending in football being reigned in among ongoing financial uncertainty caused by Covid-19, we aren't expecting to see a huge amount of record deals landed this summer, but there could yet be some surprises ahead of the 2021/22 campaign kicking off in August.In the meantime, for a bit of pre-season fun, we've taken a look at every League One club's record signing fee, as well as the side they turn out for now.Here's a look at how Portsmouth' s record signing fee shapes up against every other club they'll be facing in League One this season:
9. 16th - MK Dons
Record signing: Kieran Agard. Estimated transfer fee: £250k (from Bristol City in 2016). Current club: He's just been released by MK Dons, after five seasons. He scored 20 league goals in 2018/19, when the side won promotion to League One. Photo: Pete Norton
10. 15th - Fleetwood Town
Record signing: Kyle Dempsey. Estimated transfer fee: £400k (from Huddersfield Town in 2017). Current club: He's now the captain of Gillingham, and was named their Player of the Season for his efforts in the 2020/21 campaign. Photo: Michael Regan
11. 14th - Rotherham United
Record signing: Freddie Ladapo. Estimated transfer fee: £500k (from Plymouth Argyle in 2019). Current club: He's still a Rotherham player, and netted nine Championship goals last season despite his side's eventual relegation. Photo: Alex Livesey
12. 13th - Burton Albion
Record signing: Liam Boyce. Estimated transfer fee: £500k (from Ross County in 2017). Current club: He spent two and a half seasons with the Brewers, before joining Hearts in 2020. He netted 14 goals in the Scottish Championship last season. Photo: Catherine Ivill