But beyond the 14 signings Danny Cowley made, there was also a huge number of players linked with a move to Fratton Park who ended up elsewhere.
We’ve steered clear of the ridiculous number of triallists who came into the club when they returned to training – otherwise the list would’ve been through the roof...
But here is the lowdown on those other men linked with a switch to Fratton Park in recent months – and where they finally ended up.
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21. Guy Melamed
The Israeli striker had reported interest from top League One clubs in May, including Pompey. The 28-year-old scored seven times in 22 appearances for St Johnstone. Melamed though left the Scottish side at the end of the season and returned back to Israel for a break from football. The forward is still without a club. Photo: Andrew Milligan
22. Teddy Bishop
Midfielder Teddy Bishop was on Danny Cowley’s radar as he was made available at Ipswich, with the Pompey boss commenting Bishop was a ‘nice footballer’. Bishop fell victim to Paul Cook’s summer overhaul at Portman Road after making 132 appearances for the Tractor boys since 2014. The 24-year-old signed for League One rivals Lincoln where he has appeared seven times for the Imps this season. Photo: Pete Norton
23. Brandon Wilson
Australian midfielder Brandon Wilson was said to be one of Danny Cowley’s summer targets, but failed to make the move to the south coast. The 24-year-old signed for Burnley's academy in 2013 but failed to breakthrough into the first team so returned to Australia signing for Perth Glory, where he scored once in 68 appearances. After leaving the club this summer, Wilson now plays for Finnish first division side Veikkausliiga. Photo: Paul Kane
24. Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
Nottingham Forest academy starlet Jordan Lawrence- Gabriel attracted reported interest from both Pompey and Blackpool. The 22-year-old right back was released from Forest at the end of last season. Following a successful loan last season for Blackpool though Gabriel chose Bloomfield Road as his destination and has since made four appearances in the Championship this season. Photo: Catherine Ivill