The Lilywhites are sat just below mid-table, comfortably clear of the relegation zone, but far adrift of the play-off places with just three games remaining.
Ryan Lowe’s side face their penultimate home game of the campaign when Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers make the short trip to Deepdale for a live, televised game on Monday night.
That is followed by next Saturday’s away day at Barnsley and the season comes to a close seven days later when Middlesbrough visit Deepdale.
Lowe will no doubt take the opportunity to assess the merits of several members of his squad during the final trio of fixtures and will have one eye on potential recruits over the summer.
The Lilywhites boss is already eyeing one potential new signing as he runs the rule over a young player making a name for himself further down the football pyramid.
The Lancashire Evening Post takes a look at the latest speculation surrounding North End and their Championship rivals...
1. Millwall lodge enquiry for Premier League youngster
Millwall have expressed an interest in taking Newcastle United youngster Elliot Anderson on loan next season. The 19-year-old is currently impressing during a temporary stint at League Two club Bristol Rovers (London News Online) Photo: AFC via Getty Images
2. Premier League giants join list of admirers for Sky Blues star
Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring the progress of Coventry City’s Callum O’Hare and will compete with Norwich City for his services at the end of the season (Coventry Live) Photo: Ashley Crowden
3. Fulham close in on £7m rated starlet
Fulham are close to a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger, Manor Solomon. The Cottagers will look to splash £7 million on the Israel international to replace the outgoing Fabio Carvalho. (Sport Witness)
4. Cardiff City warned off potential move for Whites star
Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt has warned Cardiff City he is not in a position where he has to sell prized asset Oladapo Afolayan (Manchester Evening News) Photo: Lewis Storey