Ahead of the big kick-off next month, we've taken a look at how Transfermarkt rate every team's current market value - a controversial measurement which has thrown up some truly bizarre player worths in the past. Here's how Preston North End's squad market value shapes against every other Championship side.
9. Cardiff City - Total squad market value = £43m
Number of players: 22. Average age: 29. Most valuable player: Josh Murphy (£5m). Photo: Stu Forster
10. Derby County - Total squad market value = £38.8m
Number of players: 24. Average age: 26. Most valuable player: Jayden Bogle (£5.7m). Photo: Nathan Stirk
11. Middlesbrough - Total squad market value = £35.9m
Number of players: 20. Average age: 26. Most valuable player: Dael Fry (£5m). Photo: Alex Davidson
12. Swansea City - Total squad market value = £30.8m
Number of players: 23. Average age: 26. Most valuable player: Andre Ayew (£4.3m). Photo: David Rogers