After the Lilywhites' run of gruelling pre-season matches against Premier League opponents such as Everton, they will be looking to get the league season off to a winning start against Steve Cooper's men. In the meantime, here's all the news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
. Boro back out of Sanogo move
Middlesbrough's hopes of signing ex-Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo look to be over, after reports emerged suggesting the club's medical team had concerns over the player's level of fitness during his medical. (Football Insider) Photo: REMY GABALDA
. Blues bag Etheridge
Birmingham City have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Neil Etheridge from divisional rivals Cardiff City. The 30-year-old lost his Bluebirds starting spot to Alex Smithies last season. (Club website) Photo: Catherine Ivill
. Bees ready to sell Villa target
Aston Villa's hopes of completing a double Brentford raid look to have improved, with Bees boss Thomas Frank revealing he's willing to sell star winger Said Benrahma, following Ollie Watkins' move to Villa. (Football London) Photo: Alex Burstow
1. Boro back out of Sanogo move
Middlesbrough's hopes of signing ex-Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo look to be over, after reports emerged suggesting the club's medical team had concerns over the player's level of fitness during his medical. (Football Insider) Photo: REMY GABALDA
2. Blues bag Etheridge
Birmingham City have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Neil Etheridge from divisional rivals Cardiff City. The 30-year-old lost his Bluebirds starting spot to Alex Smithies last season. (Club website) Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Bees ready to sell Villa target
Aston Villa's hopes of completing a double Brentford raid look to have improved, with Bees boss Thomas Frank revealing he's willing to sell star winger Said Benrahma, following Ollie Watkins' move to Villa. (Football London) Photo: Alex Burstow
4. Baggies to beat Spurs to Deeney
West Bromwich Albion look to be closing in on a move for Watford striker Troy Deeney. The Baggies are said to be in advanced talks with the player, and could beat Spurs to his signing. (Football Insider) Photo: Richard Heathcote