It brought in a transfer fee and created space in the squad, with North End in the market for players to strengthen different areas of their squad.
The summer transfer market in the Championship is starting to heat up, more so regarding gossip at the moment rather than actually deals.
But slowly more deals are being agreed and the rate will increase as the return to pre-season training nears.
Here is a round-up of all the transfer talk and rumours in the Championship.
9. Swansea boss in demand
Swansea manager Steve Cooper remains on Crystal Palace radar and has also been linked with Bournemouth. (Various) Photo: Press Association
10. QPR sign Ipswich midfielder
QPR have signed Ipswich midfielder Andre Dozzell on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.(QPR official website) Photo: Camerasport
11. Boro tracking winger
Middlesbrough fear missing out on a full-time move for winger Yannick Bolasie amid interest from elsewhere in the Championship and abroad. (Hartlepool Mail) Photo: Camerasport