Preston North End brought 12 new players to the club this summer.
Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong was the final arrival, on transfer deadline day.
The 18-year-old became PNE’s fourth loan recruit of the window after the swoops for Alfie Devine, Daniel Jebbison and Lewis Dobbin.
Also snapped up by Preston were Daniel Iversen, Jack Walton, Pol Valentin, Odel Offiah, Andrija Vukcevic, Jordan Thompson, Thierry Small and Michael Smith.
With the transfer window now closed, we’ve taken a look at Preston’s strongest starting XI and bench at this moment in time. Clearly, squad depth and rotation makes it a difficult task - while players over the course of the season may play their way into the ‘best’ XI.
The likes of Offiah and Armstrong certainly come into that category. With the injuries to Jordan Thompson, Robbie Brady, Brad Potts and Will Keane taken into account, here is what we’ve gone for...
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13. Sub: Odel Offiah
We have seen glimpses of what Offiah will bring. He was a seven-figure signing and should force his way into the side eventually. Right now, it's Storey's shirt to lose. | CameraSport - Rob Newell
14. Sub: Liam Lindsay
Gibson looks a good shout to stay in the heart of Preston's defence. Lindsay will still get his chances and be needed. | CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts
15. Sub: Andrija Vukcevic
The Montenegrin looks a competent defender and will be called upon here and there. | CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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16. Sub: Stefan Thordarson
This season felt like one he may nail down a starting spot. McCann and Whiteman have made a decent start to the campaign though, so he will need to bide his time. Showed what he can do in the second half of last season. | CameraSport - Ian Cook