With hopes fading fast of Preston North End dipping their toe into the transfer market before tonight's 11pm deadline, their Championship rivals have been getting busy to ensure they have what they need for the business end of the season.
Deadline day deals are being completed as we speak, while the finisihing touches are being applied to others as clubs in the second tier look to strengthen their cases for either a promotion push or a relegation survival battle between now and May.
You never know, the Lilywhites might take us all by surprise and announce a signing as the clock ticks down. Fingers crossed! In the meantime, here's 14 Championship transfers that are in the process of being completed or have been announced as Preston's rivals scurry around for some late deals.
13. Femi Azeez - Reading to Plymouth
The Pilgrims are looking to make the most of Reading's financial woes with a move for midfielder/winger who is out of contract at the end of the season. | Getty Images
14. Allan Campbell - Luton to Birmingham City/QPR
Birmingham City are attempting to sign Luton Town midfielder Allan Campbell - who is currently on loan at Millwall - before tonight's transfer deadline but face competition from Aberdeen and QPR. | Getty Images