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.
17. Zak Jules - Walsall to MK Dons
The reported Pompey target has joined the Dons for an undisclosed fee. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images Photo: David Rogers
18. Will Grigg - Sunderland to MK Dons
The Sunderland striker has joined the Dons on loan until the end of the season. The Northern Ireland international joined the Black Cats from Wigan for £4m in January 2019. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster
19. Elliot Embleton - Sunderland to Blackpool
The 21-year-old midfielder has moved to Blackpool on loan. He arrived after the Pools allowed MJ Williams (Bolton), Calum MacDonald (Tranmere), Oliver Sarkic (Mansfield) and Teddy Howe (Scunthrope) to leave on deadline day. by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
20. Curtis Main - Aberdeen to Shrewsbury
The former Pompey striker has linked up with Steve Cotterill at Shrewsbury after he had his contracted cancelled at Scottish side Aberdeen. Picture: Andrew Halseid-Budd/Getty Images) Photo: Andrew Halseid-Budd