Manchester United youngster Matt James is poised to join Preston North End on loan until the end of the season.
James, 18, will be PNE boss Darren Ferguson's second such loan signing from dad Sir Alex's club, following the arrival of striker Danny Welbeck last month.
He trained with the squad at Springfields on Monday afternoon and will officially join for 93 days when the loan window opens at midnight.
The Bacup-born central midfielder is in line to make his debut in Tuesday night's Deepdale clash with Sheffield United.
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