Ramsay spent last term at Liverpool following his move from Aberdeen, but played little first team football as Jurgen Klopp kept him close at hand.
Now Klopp has taken the decision that the 19-year-old would be best served by heading out on loan.
And despite interest from Swansea City and Watford for Ramsay, Liverpool have been sold on a move to Preston, in part due to the way Ryan Lowe likes to play.
Ramsay is now tipped to head to Deepdale on loan as he bids to build up his game time.
Klopp wants to see how the former Aberdeen man can handle the cut and thrust of the Championship.
The defender did play regularly in the Scottish Premiership for Aberdeen, but turning out for Preston is likely to represent a step up on that level.
Ramsay has been marked out as a promising prospect, having been capped by Scotland, and all eyes will be on how he fares at Preston.