Some clubs have completed their first pieces of business, with others in the process of lining deals up.
North End have been linked with Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien who is out of contract this summer but it seems their interest at the back is focused on Sepp van den Berg and Liam Lindsay.
Wigan Athletic's highly-rated striker Kyle Joseph, a player PNE did have a genuine interest in, looks to be on his way to sign for Swansea.
Here is a round-up of the latest Championship transfer talk.
5. QPR land striker
Queens Park Rangers have signed Charlie Austin on a two-year deal after a successful loan spell from West Brom. (QPR official website) Photo: Press Association
6. No PNE move for Sunderland defender
Preston are not interested in bringing Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien to Deepdale despite being strongly linked. Sepp van den Berg and Liam Lindsay remain their top defensive targets. Photo: Camerasport
7. Forest face competition for midfielder
Nottingham Forest face competition from Brighton, Norwich and Rangers for Manchester United midfielder James Garner who was on loan at the City Ground last season. (Manchester Evening News) Photo: Camerasport
8. Luton land their man
Luton Town have signed defender Reece Burke after his contract came to an end at Hull City. (Various) Photo: JPIMedia