Frenchman Perrin was keen to increase the number of Englishmen on his playing staff, which includes players of 17 different nationalities.
The Pompey boss told BBC Radio Solent: "It was our top priority to find some English players.
"We contacted some big clubs but the players we wanted were too expensive.
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Match of the Day - Post-match interviews