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:
13. 13th - Preston North End - 59 points
The Lilywhites made eight signings and saw eight players leave Deepdale in January as the experts tip Alex Neil’s men to finish two places below where they currently are. Photo: Naomi Baker
14. 14th - Queens Park Rangers - 58 points
With three wins in their last four and the return of Charlie Austin still sinking in, the experts believe the Rs will move from 17th to 14th between now and the end of the season. Photo: Richard Heathcote
15. 15th - Luton Town - 58 points
Nathan Jones’ Hatters have stayed clear of the relegation zone all season and the experts don’t expect that to change. Photo: James Chance
16. 16th - Millwall - 57 points
Gary Rowett’s side sit 14th in the table but will drop two places when the league concludes in May, according to the experts. Photo: Jan Kruger