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:
17. 17th - Huddersfield Town - 56 points
The Terriers, in Carlos Corberan’s first season in charge, are being tipped to finish in a similar position to last, though five points better off. Photo: Alex Livesey
18. 18th - Rotherham United - 54 points
Paul Warne’s side occupy the final relegation spot in the Championship but the good news is, the experts do envisage the Millers retaining their second-tier status. Photo: Alex Pantling
19. 19th - Derby County - 53 points
Despite losing 3-0 to Rotherham last time out, Derby’s form has improved under Wayne Rooney, though the experts don’t expect the Rams to rise up the table. Photo: Tony Marshall
20. 20th - Nottingham Forest - 52 points
This isn’t the season Forest fans had in mind and being tipped to stave off relegation will come as no consolation to anyone. Photo: Alex Pantling