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...
13. Josh Sargent - £11.7m
American star Sargent plays for Norwich and the centre-forward enjoys a market value of around £12m. Photo: Marc Atkins
14. Daniel James - £11.6m
James is set to undergo contract talks to stay with the Elland Road club. The 26-year-old right-winger also plays for Wales and enjoys a market value of £11.6m Photo: Lewis Storey
15. Jordan Beyer - £11m
Germany's Beyer has been in and out of action with a 'niggly injury' but is worth £11m. The 24-year-old centre-back is part of the Burnley squad. Photo: Lewis Storey
16. Manor Solomon - £11m
25-year-old Israeli winger Solomon is worth around £11m. He is currently on loan at Elland Road from Spurs. Photo: George Wood