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:
13. 12th - Plymouth Argyle
Record signing: Steven MacLean. Estimated transfer fee: £500k (from Cardiff City in 2008). Current club: He's now coaching at St Johnstone, after rounding off his playing career with Hearts last year. Photo: Mark Runnacles
14. 11th - Gillingham
Record signing: Carl Asaba. Estimated transfer fee: £600k (from Reading in 1998). Current club: After scoring 40 goals in 90 games for the club, he went to Sheffield United, Stoke City, and rounded off his career with Millwall in 2006. Photo: Gary M. Prior
15. 10th - Oxford United
Record signing: Marvin Johnson. Estimated transfer fee: £650k (from Motherwell in 2016). Current club: The winger went on to join Middlesbrough, but was released by the Championship side at the end of last season. Photo: Stu Forster
16. 9th - Crewe Alexandra
Record signing: Rodney Jack. Estimated transfer fee: £650k (from Torquay United in 1998). Current club: Jack retired in 2012, finishing his career with Nantwich Town. He scored 23 international goals for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Photo: David Rogers