The summer transfer window is now officially open for business and Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe will get another opportunity to strengthen his squad.
Following his appointment in December, the former Bury and Plymouth Argyle boss only added one new face to his squad in the January window after completed the loan signing of Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer.
It seems unlikely Archer will get another chance to impress at Deepdale as the seven goals in 20 appearances he scored during his temporary stint have attracted the attention of several clubs including newly-relegated Watford and Scottish giants Rangers.
Lowe will look at alternative options as he looks to strengthen his attacking pool this summer but there are several other positions that will be looked at during the summer.
The Evening Post looks at the latest transfer speculation surrounding North End and their Championship rivals as one recent report suggests a deal for a defender is close.
5. Bournemouth move for Boro midfielder
Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier is interesting Bournemouth following their promotion to the Premier League. (Football Insider) | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Allen future discussed as Swans consider move
Roberto Martinez has hailed Joe Allen as ‘a wonderful professional’ as Swansea City consider a move for their former midfielder (Wales Online) | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Alex Cochrane of Brighton and Hove Albion runs off the ball during the Leasing.com Trophy Second Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion U21 and Newport County at Amex Stadium on December 03, 2019 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)
Brighton and Hove Albion is the subject of interest from Luton Town, QPR, Hearts and Coventry City (West London Sport) Photo: Alex Burstow
8. North End ‘closing in’ on signing of former Cottagers star
Preston North End are close to making a breakthrough in their bid to sign Fulham defender Cyrus Christie on a free transfer (Alan Nixon) Photo: Ryan Hiscott