A win for the Lilywhites could see them reignite their push for the play-offs, in a tighly-packed division where a few good weeks of form could see any side around the top half of the table mount a bid for promotion.Meanwhile, the Preston's busy transfer window continued yesterday, when the club announced the signing of Greg Cunningham on loan from Cardiff City.Discussing his return to Deepdale, the former Lilywhite revealed: "I am delighted to be back and I am really looking forward to the second half of the season.“There is unfinished business. It has probably been the best time of my career at this club and I want to get back to those times again, get playing games and repay the club."The transfer window closes next Monday, meaning there's still time for some last gasp signings over the next few days, and it should be a busy deadline day as a teams look to strengthen their squads in the last opportunity before the summer.Here's our latest round-up of the news and transfer chat involving Preston North End and a number of their second-tier opponents.

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. Cunningham rejoins Preston on loan
Preston have completed the signing of Greg Cunningham on loan from Cardiff City. The 29-year-old left the Lilywhites to join the Bluebirds in 2018, but has played little first team football since making the switch. (Club website) Photo: GEOFF CADDICK

. Hornets snap up Elliot
Watford have signed ex-Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot on a half-season deal. He's recently been training with Charlton Athletic to keep sharp ahead of joining a new team. (Club website) Photo: Ian MacNicol

. Bournemouth close in on Pearson
Preston North End star Ben Pearson is rumoured to be edging closer towards a move to Bournemouth. The 26-year-old played five full seasons for the Lilywhites, after joining from Manchester United back in 2016. (Sky Sports) Photo: Lewis Storey

1. Cunningham rejoins Preston on loan
Preston have completed the signing of Greg Cunningham on loan from Cardiff City. The 29-year-old left the Lilywhites to join the Bluebirds in 2018, but has played little first team football since making the switch. (Club website) Photo: GEOFF CADDICK

2. Hornets snap up Elliot
Watford have signed ex-Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot on a half-season deal. He's recently been training with Charlton Athletic to keep sharp ahead of joining a new team. (Club website) Photo: Ian MacNicol

3. Bournemouth close in on Pearson
Preston North End star Ben Pearson is rumoured to be edging closer towards a move to Bournemouth. The 26-year-old played five full seasons for the Lilywhites, after joining from Manchester United back in 2016. (Sky Sports) Photo: Lewis Storey

4. Swans chase USA international
Swansea City are still chasing DC United midfielder Paul Arriola, but the deal is said to be "hanging in the balance". He's been capped on 34 occasions for the USA, and his international teammate Jordan Morris joined the Swans earlier in the month. (Wales Online) Photo: Michael Reaves