The start of the new Championship season is drawing close and clubs are still looking to add to their squads.
North End are still actively looking to strengthen and boss Frankie McAvoy handed midfielder Jamie Thomas a start after he had come off the bench and scored against Accrington Stanley last week.
The PNE is keen to keep Thomas, who is currently signed on with NPL Premier Division outfit Bamber Bridge, at the club for longer as he assesses the former Bolton scholar and Burnley Under-23s player.
Also in the squad against the Latics was defender Tyler Williams, who is a former Lilywhites youth team player.
He departed Deepdale last year and has spent the past campaign with Middlesbrough.
The Lilywhites are also braced for interest in one of their youngsters.
Here is a round-up of the latest Championship transfer talk.
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5. Ex-Magpie on the move?
Sunderland are interested in signing Sheffield United youngster Daniel Jebbison on loan.The youngster spent time as a borrowed player at Chorley
6. PNE youngster has caught the eye
A host of Premier League clubs are believed to be keeping an eye on Preston youngster Lewis Leigh. The 17-year-old has yet to make a competitive first team appearance.