As seven players left, five new bodies arrived through the door as Danny Cowley continued to put his stamp on the squad he inherited nearly one year ago.
But how valuable is the Blues set-up as things stand?
And how does it compare to others in a division that is more than likely going to include Pompey once again this season?
Well, using data from Transfermarkt, we have ranked each League One side from who has the least valuable squad to the side that has the most expensive squad - including each team’s most valuable player (excluding loanees).
17. Wycombe Wanderers
Total squad value: £8.73million - Average value per player: £323,000 - Most Valuable Player: Lewis Wing (£1.8million) Photo: PAUL ELLIS
18. MK Dons
Total squad value: £9.14million - Average value per player: £381,000 - Most Valuable Player: Connor Wickham, Josh McEachran, Matt Smith (£720,000) Photo: Pete Norton
19. Charlton Athletic
Total squad value: £9.45million - Average value per player: £326,000 - Most Valuable Player: Chris Gunter, Jayden Stockley, Ben Purrington (£720,000) Photo: Pete Norton
20. Rotherham United
Total squad value: £9.97million - Average value per player: £399,000 - Most Valuable Player: Dan Barlaser (£1.08million) Photo: Julian Finney