Preston North End have been quiet in the January transfer window, but manager Ryan Lowe has still been answering questions on possible business - both in and out.
The Lilywhites, so far, have sent Lewis Leigh out on loan to Crewe Alexandra - a move up the pyramid after his spell in the National League with Bromley. Elsewhere, Calvin Ramsay has returned to Liverpool - bringing his frustrating loan spell at Deepdale to an early end.
Rumours have been in relatively short supply too, given the fact Preston did the bulk of their business in the summer. Eight players were recruited by North End and further outgoings will play a part in any deals PNE do this month. So far, Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United is the main reported target for Ryan Lowe's side.
In case you've missed anything over the last few weeks, here is a recap of everything the Preston boss has had to say in his press conferences.
5. On the budget and significance of outgoings this month
"We know we haven't got loads of money to spend, which is fine; we are up to our budget, with Financial Fair Play a big factor in that. But, what we will do is have something lined up in case anyone does move. If someone does move, it'll open the door for us to bring someone in yeah. We don't need to sell. If I go to Peter and he goes to Craig, to say this is a 'must need' because of an injury, then I am sure we'll get backed to do that. But, as we sit and speak, if one goes out then we will be allowed to bring one in. If they are not in the team, squad or not playing, then I get they might want to go and play some football. That's fine and as long as it's right by both parties, then we will look at it. We have definitely got options behind the scenes. The recruitment team have got players that, if needed, we can get." | CameraSport - Alex Dodd
6. On interest in Layton Stewart and his availability for a loan move
I think there is a bit of interest in Layton, because he is a goal scorer. He hasn't played much competitive football, Layton. Well, he hasn't played any. He has played 21s and stuff at Liverpool, but in terms of competitive football in League One or League Two or the Championship, he has only come on a couple of times for us, as sub. The phone has rung a couple of times. I think him and his agent are on with where he goes, because it has got to be the right fit for Layton. But, he is champing at the bit and ready to go now. If we can get him somewhere that suits both parties, I am sure he will go and score some goals, definitely." | National World Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
7. On having targets identified
"We cannot agree anything with anyone just yet, but we have definitely got targets and we've got players who would like to come and play for us. Players who probably just missed out earlier on in the season, and who probably went somewhere else and the phone is now ringing because they are not playing. They would definitely be up for coming to help us, because they need game time as well. But, as I say, that will only happen if one or two go out the building and if we are really struggling for numbers. At the moment, we are not struggling. We have got, for each position, players who can still fill a void - even if it's only for a game or two. So yeah, if something happens and someone goes out, we'll be looking to act." | CameraSport - Alex Dodd
8. On the possibility of Patrick Bauer going out on loan
"We have had a bit of interest in Patrick, but again it'll be down to where he wants to go and what he wants to do. We won't be forcing anyone out. Then, as I say, one or two may come in the next week and go 'You know what? I am not playing enough and there's an opportunity for me to go here on loan'. And, providing it is right for us, the team and club then we'll have a look at it, but until that happens there will be no news really." | CameraSport - Andrew Kearns