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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13. Tom Pearce (LB) - Wigan Athletic - No
For the same reason they shouldn't pursue Matthew Bondswell, left-back isn't in the need of strengthening in the summer which puts a move for Pearce on ice. Picture: Michael Regan Photo: Michael Regan
14. Cameron Archer (ST) - Aston Villa - Yes
Pompey joined a number of clubs in the EFL looking to sign Cameron Archer from Aston Villa. Danny Cowley is a huge admirer of the starlet but ultimately missed out on his services, with Preston winning the race for his signature. Since then, he's scored five goals in 12 appearances, and with the club having no striker currently contracted beyond this season, it would be a coup to bring the 20-year-old to the club. Picture: James Chance/Getty Images Photo: James Chance
15. Tariq Uwakwe (CM) - Chelsea - No
Despite Cowley being an admirer of Uwakwe, Pompey never moved for his services in January. As a result, the 22-year-old moved to Crewe permanently from Chelsea and is unlikely to come to Fratton Park, despite the Railywaymen's perilous position in the table. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling
16. Jamie Lindsay (CM) - Rotherham - Yes
Although central-midfield isn't a crisis area for Pompey, they are light in the department and are known admirers of Lindsay. The Blues saw a move fail on deadline day for him and could be back in for him in the summer as his contract expires at the end of the season. Picture: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk