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.
13. Jamie Proctor - Rotherham to Wigan
The striker has joined on loan until the end of the season, after spending the first half of the campaign on loan at Newport, where he scored two goals in 13 appearances. Also joining the Latics on loan on deadline day was Plymouth centre-back Scott Wootton. Heading out was Ollie Crankshaw (Bradford - undisclosed fee) Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
14. Adam Phillips: Burnley to Accrington
The 23-year-old midfielder has joined Accy on loan for the remainder of the season, having spent the first half of the campaign at Morecambe. On what was meant to be a quiet day for Accrington boss John Coleman. he also added Southport midfielder David Morgan for an undisclosed fee. Picture: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
15. Nathan Wood - Middlesbrough to Crewe
The young centre-back has moved to Gresty Road on loan until the end of the season. He has made 12 appearances for Boro. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster
16. Dan Batty - Hull to Fleetwood
The 23-year-old has moved for an undisclosed fee after he made 79 appearances for the Tigers following his 2016 move from Leeds. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images Photo: David Rogers