Jordan Thompson, Daniel Iversen, Pol Valentin, Michael Smith, Thierry Small, Jack Walton, Daniel Jebbison, Odel Offiah, Andrija Vukcevic, Alfie Devin, Lewis Dobbin and Harrison Armstrong all arrived in Lancashire during the summer.
But there are a number of former North End players who are still on the search for a new club since the close of the transfer window.
We’ve taken a look at the 10 ex-Deepdale regulars who remain free agents heading into the new season.
5. Liam Grimshaw
Grimshaw registered eight appearances at Deepdale between January 2016 and August 2017. The 30-year-old has been without a club since his Dundee United deal was terminated in October 2024. Photo: CameraSport - Kevin Barnes
6. Lewis Leigh
The Deepdale youth product is on the search for a new club after being released by Bromley at the end of last season. The 21-year-old made just four first-team appearances for PNE before his 2024 exit. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
7. Connor Wickham
The striker has spent much of the summer with the PFA-led training camp as he kept up his fitness during pre-season. The 32-year-old was last with Charlton Athletic during the 2023-24 campaign. | CameraSport - Stephen White
8. Chuks Aneke
Aneke, who made seven appearances for PNE in 2012, departed Charlton at the end of last season following their promotion to the Championship. The striker registered 74 appearances for the Addicks, where he netted 10 goals. | Getty Images