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.
25. Hayden Matthews
Interest in the Sydney FC defender was real, but no deal could be finalised with Pompey going for Ibane Bowat instead. Remains with his A League outfit and appeared in the AFC Champions League this season. | Getty Images
26. Amario Cozier-Duberry
Left Arsenal and went to Brighton. Winger was watched by John Mousinho, but joined Blackburn where he's made five sub appearances so far. Photo: Masashi Hara
27. Mickel Miller
Eight appearances for Huddersfield after left-footer left Plymouth as a free agent this summer. Photo: Getty Images
28. Paul Dummett
Linked with Pompey and the likes of Sheffield United. Was never a serious contender to move to Fratton Park though and Newcastle stalwart is still without a club. | Getty Images