As a result, clubs across all three divisions have made early moves in the transfer window – despite the trading period not officially opening until June 10.
A swathe of players have already moved clubs for transfer fees or for free following retained/released lists being unveiled.
However, Pompey are yet to bring any fresh faces to Fratton Park, with Danny Cowley’s recent attention being on his out of contract contingent.
So who has completed deals?
Here’s every transfer across the EFL so far
17. Jamilu Collins
From: Paderborn To: Cardiff Position: Left-back Deal type: Permanent Picture: Martin Rose/Getty Images Photo: Martin Rose
18. Matt Platt
From: Barrow To: Bradford Position: Defence Deal type: Permanent Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton
19. Carl Piergianni
From: Oldham To: Stevenage Position: Defence Deal type: Permanent Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton
20. Aaron Chapman
From: Gillingham To: Stevenage Position: Goalkeeper Deal type: Permanent Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster