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.
21. Jeong Ho-yeon
Five goals from 31 appearances for midfielder for K League outfit Gwangju, also making the international breakthrough for South Korea. | Getty Images
22. George Edmundson
Made a strong impression after joining Middlesbrough on loan from Ipswich, for the man long chased by Pompey to no avail Photo: Rhianna Chadwick
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23. Daniel Jebbison
Eight appearances this season but no goals for striker. Five of those outings arrived since joining Watford on loan where he's struggled for 'rhythm' according to boss Tom Cleverly. | Getty Images
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24. Ben Nelson
Moved to Oxford on loan and looked impressive against Pompey before injury withdrawl - three league appearances for the U's this term. | Getty Images