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...
17. Carlton Morris - £11m
Luton forward Morris is worth £11m. The 28-year-old English striker has been with the Hatters since leaving Barnsley in 2022. Photo: Rhianna Chadwick
18. Lyle Foster - £11m
South Africa star Foster is worth £11m. The centre-forward joined the Clarets in 2023 from AS Monaco. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
19. Jobe Bellingham - £10m
Sunderland ace Bellingham is worth £10m. Brother of England and Real Madrid star Jude, at 19-years-old Jobe has already received plenty of Premier League interest. | Getty Images
20. Elijah Adebayo - £10m
Luton's striker Adebayo is worth £10m. The Englishman was previously part of the Fulham set up and joined the Hatters in 2021. Photo: David Horn