Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe has already opened up on what he sees happening over the summer transfer window.
Goalkeepers Freddie Woodman and David Cornell have already arrived and Lowe swooped to sign free transfer duo Ben Woodburn and Robbie Brady - but more new faces are expected by the time the new Championship season gets underway.
Speaking earlier this month, he said: "We're still further down the line with other things - players who are out of contract, players who are in contract trying to agree settlement agreements, loan fees, there's loads of things which go on in terms of transfers.
"But we've got to make sure it's the right ones. We cannot just pick a player because he's been a good player - it's the character, the references we get, the personality. Everything has to fit the bill to become a Preston North End player."
With talks ongoing over new additions, one rival manager has given his thoughts on Lowe’s interest in bringing one former favourite back to Deepdale in recent days.
The Evening Post takes a look at the latest transfer speculation surrounding North End and their Championship rivals.
1. USA international set for Boro loan
Middlesbrough have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen on loan this summer. (Teesside Gazette) | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Sky Blues quash O’Hare speculation
Coventry City have moved to quell talk of Callum O’Hare’s reported move to Burnley (Coventry Live) Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
3. Canaries full-back heads out on loan
Norwich City youngster Bali Mumba has joined Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan (The League Paper) Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Magpies make approach for Black Cats youngster
Newcastle United are keen to secure Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg and are ready to make an approach for the talented 15-year-old (The Express) Photo: Pete Norton