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.
13. Marc Leonard
Not one Pompey were genuinely keen on with 10 appearances and no attacking returns for midfielder after joining Birmingham. Photo: Malcolm Couzens
14. Aiden O'Neill
Aussie midfielder stayed with Standard Liege where the club have financial issues and are in the bottom half of the Belgian Jupiler League. | Getty Images
15. Jamal Baptiste
Promising spell on trial but no deal with unconfirmed talk former Manchester City defender was with Everton last month - and more recently Sheffield United. Photo: Alex Shute
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16. Sean Patton
Returned to childhood club Finn Harps after a trial, with the striker on loan there from Derry City. | George Sweeney