The weekend's Championship results leave the Lilywhites in the mid-table, but, with such a tightly-packed league table, they could yet mount a challenge for the play-offs, with eight points currently separating them from sixth place.Next up, Preston are involved in midweek Championship action, when they take on Birmingham City at St. Andrew's on Wednesday evening. The Lilywhites will be out for revenge following their last meeting, which saw the Blues snatch a 2-1 win late on at Deepdale.Meanwhile, Preston continue to monitor potential transfer targets, and have been linked with a move for Luton Town defender Sonny Bradley. The 29-year-old could certainly offer the side some real grit at the back, but the Hatters may well be unwilling to part with their captain at this stage of the season.As always, we've tracked down all the latest Championship transfer news, as the January window starts to liven up. Here's our rundown of all the latest news and gossip involving Preston and the rest of the second tier.
1. Cardiff sign League Two goal-machine
Cardiff City have completed the signing of striker Max Watters from Crawley Town. He had scored 16 goals in 19 games for the Reds this season before sealing his move to the Bluebirds. (Club website) Photo: GLYN KIRK
2. Race heats up for Twine
Luton Town are said to have joined Bournemouth, Reading, QPR and Brentford in the race to sign Swindon midfielder Scott Twine. The 21-year-old Swindon Town midfielder has caught the eye on loan with Newport County this season. (The 72) Photo: NICK POTTS
3. Swans close in on Morris
Swansea are understood to be closing in on Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris. The USA international is set to join the Swans on loan, while a similar move for Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane could also be struck. (BBC Sport) Photo: Emilee Chinn
4. Deng addresses transfer talk
QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng has admitted he's "honoured" to have been linked with both Arsenal and Leeds United. The Swiss stopper has kept five clean sheets so far this season. (Sport Witness) Photo: Lewis Storey