After the phenomenal highs of the 2023/24 League One campaign, Pompey have been hit with a tremendous reality check in their opening six Championship fixtures.
The step up to EFL’s second-tier of football has been exponential with the Blues yet to find their first win of the season. While last season saw the club take on players whose market values were typically all under £1 million, they are now welcoming stars who could be sold for close to £20m.
Indeed, in the recently concluded transfer window, Leeds United sold Crysencio Summerville to West Ham for £25m plus add-ons - a far cry from Pompey’s largest summer acquisition of Nicolas Schmid who’s reported transfer fee was suggested to be around £400,000.
As the Blues continue to adjust to their new challenges, here are 25 of the most valuable stars set to head to Fratton Park throughout the 2024/25 campaign, according to TransferMarkt...
9. Pascal Struijk - £12.5m
Leeds centre-back Struijk is worth £12.5m. The Dutch star most recently failed to convert a penalty as the side beat Cardiff City 2-0. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
10. Gustavo Hamer - £12.5m
Another Team of the Week featured star, Dutch midfielder Hamer is worth £12.5m. The 27-year-old plays for Sheffield United who head to Fratton Park this weekend. Photo: Andrew Yates
11. Josh Brownhill - £12.5m
Burnley's central midfielder Brownhill scored the 90+4th minute goal against Pompey. The 28-year-old Englishman is reportedly worth £12.5m Photo: Richard Martin-Roberts
12. Joel Piroe - £11.7m
Leeds centre-forward Piroe is said to be worth nearly £12m. The ex-PSV star headed to Elland Road in 2023 and has 15 league goals to his name. | Getty Images