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...
21. Mike Tresor - £10m
Tresor represents yet another Clarets star on the top 25 valued players. The 25-year-old winger is reportedly worth £10m. Photo: Lewis Storey
22. Anthony Patterson - £10m
Sunderland's goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, who has already enjoyed a trip to Fratton Park this season, is worth £10m. | Getty Images
23. Morgan Whittaker - £10m
The Pilgrims right winger, 23-year-old Whittaker, is worth £10m. Photo: Harry Trump
24. Vinicius Souza - £10m
Brazil and Sheffield United star Souza is worth £10m. The defensive midfielder has been with the Blades since 2023. Photo: Nathan Stirk