He's the fourth signing of the summer at Deepdale, joining Liam Lindsay, Sepp van den Berg and Izzy Brown.
With clubs now back in training, more deals are getting done in the Championship, with the emphasis more on Bosmans and loans.
On the managerial front, Fulham look set to fill their vacancy by appointing Marco Silva, while Slaviša Jokanović started work as Sheffield United boss today after his appointment last month.
Here is a round-up of the latest transfer talk and rumours in the Championship.
5. Blackburn reach out for winger
Blackburn are interested in signing Adam Reach who is a free agent after leaving Sheffield Wednesday. (Lancashire Telegraph) Photo: Camerasport
6. Striker set for Millwall move
Stoke striker Benik Afobe will have a medical at Milllwall today ahead of a season long loan. (Londonnewsonline) Photo: Camerasport
7. Middlesbrough look at Watford striker
Middlesbrough have been linked with Watford striker Andre Gray who has a year left on his contract with the Hornets, (The Athletic) Photo: Press Association
8. Hull midfielder exits the Tigers
Hull City midfielder Martin Samuelsen has joined Norweigian side FK Haugesund for an undisclosed fee. (Club website) Photo: Press Association