Pompey were linked with 23 players across January. Picture: The Newsplaceholder image
Pompey were linked with 23 players across January. Picture: The News

VERDICT: The reported January targets Portsmouth should reignite interest in this summer - including Rotherham midfielder, Aston Villa striker, and Wycombe playmaker

By Sam Cox
Published 25th Mar 2022, 17:13 GMT
Updated 25th Mar 2022, 17:23 GMT

Pompey were linked with a whole host of players during the January transfer window.

Despite speculation surrounding over 20 players, Danny Cowley brought only five new faces to Fratton Park as his rebuild continued.

Tyler Walker and Hayden Carter arrived from the Championship on loan, Aiden O’Brien and Denver Hume signed from Sunderland, while Ollie Webber dropped down from Premier League Crystal Palace.

But could the Blues reignite their reported interest in those who didn’t arrive on the south coast?

Here’s the, previously-linked players we think the Fratton outfit should go after at the end of the season and those they should probably stay clear of.

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A non-starter for the summer, after Sadlier signed for Bolton permanently in January. Picture Bruce Rollinson

9. Kieran Sadlier (Wing) - .Rotherham United - No

A non-starter for the summer, after Sadlier signed for Bolton permanently in January. Picture Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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It was relatively surprising to see the Blues linked with the former Celtic and Newcastle defender in January. A move was never happening then, and won't be in the summer. Picture: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

10. Stuart Findlay (CB) - Philadelphia Union

It was relatively surprising to see the Blues linked with the former Celtic and Newcastle defender in January. A move was never happening then, and won't be in the summer. Picture: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Photo: Tim Nwachukwu

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Pompey and Blackpool had been linked with making loan moves for the QPR attacker in January. However, Rs' boss Mark Warburton explained how Thomas is still a 'vital member' of his squad despite falling down the pecking order. This proved to be true as he's made three appearances since deadline day. However, he may eye a move to a fellow Championship side with the R's pushing for the play-offs. Picture: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images

11. George Thomas (Attacking Midfield) - QPR - No

Pompey and Blackpool had been linked with making loan moves for the QPR attacker in January. However, Rs' boss Mark Warburton explained how Thomas is still a 'vital member' of his squad despite falling down the pecking order. This proved to be true as he's made three appearances since deadline day. However, he may eye a move to a fellow Championship side with the R's pushing for the play-offs. Picture: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images Photo: Jacques Feeney

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Pompey were linked with the former Southampton winger last summer and in January, before his move to Ross County. The Blues were never strongly interested in his services, and he wouldn't fit in the 3-4-3 formation Cowley has implemented at Fratton Park. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

12. Josh Sims (Winger) - (Ross County) - No

Pompey were linked with the former Southampton winger last summer and in January, before his move to Ross County. The Blues were never strongly interested in his services, and he wouldn't fit in the 3-4-3 formation Cowley has implemented at Fratton Park. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling

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