The Lilywhites host Swansea City on the opening day of the season, before encounters against the likes of Norwich City, Stoke City and Brentford take place in the following weeks. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Rams linked with Maddison
Derby County have been linked with a move for ex-Peterborough and Newcastle United winger Marcus Maddison. The player is on the hunt for a new club after being released by the Posh earlier in the summer. (Football Insider) Photo: Alex Pantling
6. Potters set to cut Ndiaye losses
Stoke City look set to cut their losses on £14m flop midfielder Badou Ndiaye, with a bid in the region of £1.7m likely to be enough for Turkish giants Besiktas to land their key target. (Sport Witness) Photo: Harry Trump
7. Cottagers could scupper Villa deal
Fulham are said to be ready to hijack Aston Villa's move for Nottingham Forest star Matty Cash, with an offer of £10m plus a player in exchange likely to be enough to secure the 23-year-old's services. (Telegraph) Photo: Michael Regan
8. Race heats up for Blues prospect
Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County are among a host of Championship sides to be credited with an interest in Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter. The player is set for his fifth season out on loan from the Blues. (Goal) Photo: Giuseppe Bellini