Revealed! Where Preston North End's transfer net spend ranks alongside Stoke City, Blackburn & more
Despite the financial uncertainty surrounding football amid the coronavirus pandemic, Championship clubs still managed to complete transfer business in the summer window, with a number of sides strengthening with loans and bargain deals before last Friday's deadline.
By Richie Boon
Thursday, 22nd October 2020, 12:24 pm
Football stats site Transfermarkt have estimated every Championship side's net spend from the summer transfer window, and here's a look at how Preston North End's dealings compare to every other second-tier side, ranked from highest to lowest net spend.
5. Birmingham City - Total net spend: +£23.13m
Most expensive signing: Jonathan Leko (£990k). Most lucrative sale: Jude Bellingham (£20.7m)
Photo: James Chance
6. Huddersfield Town - Total net spend: +£22.68m
Most expensive signing: Pipa (£360k). Most lucrative sale: Karlan Grant (£14.85m)
Photo: George Wood
7. Swansea City - Total net spend: +£12.94m
Most expensive signing: Jamal Lowe (£800k). Most lucrative sale: Joe Rodon (£10.9m)
Photo: Ross Kinnaird
8. QPR - Total net spend: +£9.88m
Most expensive signing: Rob Dickie (£2.43m). Most lucrative sale: Eberechi Eze. (£16m)
Photo: Clive Rose