The Lilywhites finished last season in 13th place, and will be looking to take the strong positive momentum from the excellent end to the 2020/21 campaign straight into the upcoming campaign.
Meanwhile, Preston's pre-season friendly schedule is coming together nicely, with games against the likes of Bamber Bridge, Wigan Athletic, Bolton Wanderers and Scottish giants Celtic now on the cards as the side look to get themselves fighting fit for the 2020/21 season.
The Lilywhites will have their pre-season training camp in Scotland, and will also have a game against Scottish Premiership outfit St Johnstone, who finished fifth in the top tier last season.
Elsewhere, former Preston star Steve Wilkinson has been discussing the club's progression under new manager Frankie McAvoy, and said: “It can’t be easy when you have always been a right-hand man, a support network for the boss. “It’s like, ‘Right you’re the boss now’.
I remember with Gary (Peters), I would not go as far as to say he was tough but we always knew who was the boss, who was picking the team. But he gave us that freedom to express ourselves within the boundaries of the team’s structure.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Preston North End and the rest of the Championship, as the reaction to last season and the build-up to summer transfer window continues:
5. Cottagers keen on Tykes star
Fulham and West Brom have both been credited with an interest in Barnsley's loan sensation Daryl Dike. The 20-year-old scored nine goals in 21 games for the Tykes last season, and would cost the Tykes £17m to sign on a permanent deal. (Team Talk) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Howe favourite for Palace job
Ex-Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has been named the fresh favourite for the Crystal Palace job, after talks over taking the Celtic job broke down. Burnley's Sean Dyche and Swansea City manager Steve Cooper. (SkyBet) Photo: Clive Brunskill
7. Blades could cash in on starlet
Turkish giants Galatasaray are the latest club to show an interest in Sheffield United starlet Ismaila Coulibaly, and are rumoured to have made a bid just under £13m to sign him. However, the Blades are expected to hold out for more. (Sky Sports) Photo: JOHAN EYCKENS
8. Robins join Pigott chase
Bristol City are the latest side to be linked with a move for free agent Joe Pigott, who left AFC Wimbledon at the end of last season after scoring 20 goals over the course of the 2020/21 League One campaign. (Bristol Post) Photo: James Chance