Late rumours that the Blues were interested in Millwall winger Shane Ferguson were quickly knocked backed by The News.
And that meant the Fratton Park lights were out well before Monday’s 11pm deadline.
The same couldn’t be said for the Blues’ League One rivals, though, with the majority involved in deals in some way or another.
Some interesting moves were completed as sides got their houses in order ahead of the second half of the season.
And it should make for a fascinating run-in, with plenty of football still to be played.
Here’s an run through of what Pompey’s counterparts got up to ahead of the January deadline.
9. Joe Grayson - Blackburn to Oxford United
The 21-year-old defender, who can play left-back or in the centre of defence, has joined the U's on loan until the end of the season. Picture: Lewis Storey/Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey
10. Elliot Lee - Luton to Oxford United
Former West Ham and Barnsley striker Lee has joined Oxford on loan until the end of the season. He has played 112 games and scored 27 goals for the Hatters. Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images Photo: Tony Marshall
11. Brandon Barker - Rangers to Oxford United
The third loan arrival at the Kassam Stadium on Monday, the winger has scored twice in 13 outings in all competitions for Rangers this season. Heading out the door on the same day was Derick Osei Yaw, who has joined Walsall on loan.Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
12. Ryan Broom: Peterborough to Burton
The 24-year-old attacking midfielder joins Burton on loan from Peterborough, after moving to London Load from Cheltenham in August. The former Pompey target played 18 times for Posh this season. Also leaving Peterborough was Serhat Tasdemir, who joined Oldham on loan. Picture: Tom Dulat/Getty Images Photo: Tom Dulat