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.
17. Millwall - Total net spend: -£500k
Most expensive signing: Mason Bennett (£500k). Most lucrative sale: All free transfers/undisclosed fees (£0) Photo: Alex Davidson
18. Barnsley - Total net spend: -£720k
Most expensive signing: Herbie Kane (£1.26m). Most lucrative sale: Jacob Brown (£1.98m) Photo: George Wood
19. Sheffield Wednesday - Total net spend: -£995k
Most expensive signing: Josh Windass (£500k). Most lucrative sale: All free transfers. Photo: Nathan Stirk
20. Coventry City - Total net spend: -£1.35m
Most expensive signing: Gustavo Hamer (£1.35m). Most lucrative sale: All free transfers. Photo: Harry Trump