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:
1. 1st - Brentford - 87 points
Brentford are four points behind current leaders Norwich City, however the experts believe it’ll be Thomas Frank’s men who occupy top spot come May. Photo: Clive Rose
2. 2nd - Norwich City - 86 points
Although Norwich are tipped to drop a place, we’re sure Daniel Farke would be more than happy with this prediction by the experts. Photo: Stephen Pond
3. 3rd - Swansea City - 80 points
Swansea currently sit third and the experts expect Steve Cooper's side to stay there. That is despite being unbeaten in nine games in all competitions. Photo: Stu Forster
4. 4th - Watford - 78 points
With aspirations of returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking, fourth place won’t be accepted unless they’re promoted via the play-offs of course. Photo: Julian Finney