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.
17. Luke Cundle
Impressive attacking returns last season on loan at Stoke, but now stuck in limbo at parent club Wolves after not organising a move before window's close - a single Trophy outing his football so far. | Getty Images
18. Liam Cooper
Was reportedly close to moving to Bolton before leftfield switch to Bulgarian outfit CSKA Sofia for veteran Leeds defender. | Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
19. John McAtee
Three goals and two assists after moving to League One outfit Bolton from Luton in the summer. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
20. Alex Murphy
Suggestion was Newcastle didn't want to let defender leave, so the 20-year-old has remained at St James' Park with two under-21 appearances this season. | Getty Images