The likes of Jayson Molumby, Ben Whiteman, Liam Lindsay and Anthony Gordon have boosted Alex Neil’s ranks after losing key players Ben Davies and Ben Pearson.
But where do the experts think Preston will finish after their transfer business?
The data analysts at FiveThirtyEight have released their latest predictions on how the Championship table will finish - and it makes for interesting reading after a January transfer window that has seen some clubs far busier than others.
So scroll down and click through the pages as we see where their unique formula is predicting Neil’s men to finish come the end of the 2020/21 campaign:
. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Alex Neil, Manager of Preston North End talks to Peter Ridsdale, Owner of Preston North End prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End at Hillsborough Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Preston North End boss Alex Neil chats with owner Peter Ridsdale. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
. 1st - Brentford - 87 points
Brentford are four points behind current leaders Norwich City, however the experts believe it’ll be Thomas Frank’s men who occupy top spot come May. Photo: Clive Rose
. 2nd - Norwich City - 86 points
Although Norwich are tipped to drop a place, we’re sure Daniel Farke would be more than happy with this prediction by the experts. Photo: Stephen Pond
. 3rd - Swansea City - 80 points
Swansea currently sit third and the experts expect Steve Cooper's side to stay there. That is despite being unbeaten in nine games in all competitions. Photo: Stu Forster
. 4th - Watford - 78 points
With aspirations of returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking, fourth place won’t be accepted unless they’re promoted via the play-offs of course. Photo: Julian Finney
. 5th - Reading - 76 points
Reading’s form has just begun to pick back up of late - they’re unbeaten in their previous six Championship matches. Photo: Naomi Baker
. 6th - Bournemouth - 72 points
Bournemouth are out the lookout for a new manager after sacking Jason Tindall but the experts are predicting the Cherries to remain in sixth, based on current form. Photo: Naomi Baker
. 7th - Blackburn Rovers - 68 points
Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn are currently three points off the play-offs, and unfortunately for Rovers fans, the experts are tipping them to miss out. Photo: Lewis Storey
. 8th - Middlesbrough - 67 points
Neil Warnock signed well in January with the likes of Yannick Bolasie, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Neeskens Kebano arriving, but Boro are tipped to fall short in their top six push. Photo: George Wood
. 9th - Stoke City - 66 points
Stoke’s poor form of nine games without a win will likely see Michael O’Neill’s side miss out on the play-offs, according to the experts. Photo: Lewis Storey
1. 1st - Brentford - 87 points
Brentford are four points behind current leaders Norwich City, however the experts believe it’ll be Thomas Frank’s men who occupy top spot come May. Photo: Clive Rose
2. 2nd - Norwich City - 86 points
Although Norwich are tipped to drop a place, we’re sure Daniel Farke would be more than happy with this prediction by the experts. Photo: Stephen Pond
3. 3rd - Swansea City - 80 points
Swansea currently sit third and the experts expect Steve Cooper's side to stay there. That is despite being unbeaten in nine games in all competitions. Photo: Stu Forster