Some went on to join Pompey, some stayed where they were and others moved to a variety of different destinations.
With the season now firmly up and running we’ve checked out what’s happened to those touted for Fratton moves - with their fortunes varying wildly.
We covered the loanees from last season who moved elsewhere at the weekend, so is the rest of those Pompey were purportedly keen on.
9. Chris Conn-Clarke
A single Trophy assists since moving to Peterborough from Altrincham in the summer. Photo: Joe Dent
10. Michael Craig
Former Spurs man has been a central figure in League One Reading's defence this term. | Getty Images
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11. Josh Dacres-Cogley
A link without substance, with Bolton right-back making 14 appearances and a single assists as his side have surprisingly failed to feature at right end of League One table. | Getty Images
12. Harrison Burrows
Harrison Burrows moved to Sheffield United for a fee rising to £6m with nine Blades outings so far this term for the left-back. | Sportimage