Preston North End are due to face Derby County in the Championship this weekend.
The Lilywhites are hoping to have Liam Lindsay available after he suffered an ankle injury against Cardiff, while Emil Riis and Josh Murphy will both be targeting a start at Pride Park.
The Rams could be without Ravel Morrison as he is not due to return from international duty till today, while Colin Kazim-Richards is expected to miss the rest of the season.
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The Rams could be without Ravel Morrison as he is not due to return from international duty till today, while Colin Kazim-Richards is expected to miss the rest of the season.
5. Boro ace has already held talks with Premier League side
Djed Spence, who is on loan at Nottingham Forest, has reportedly already held talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a move. Middlesbrough are thought to be holding out for a fee in the region of £12 million for the defender. (Daily Express)
6. Brighton in pole position to sign Rovers attacker
Brighton are reportedly leading the race to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Tyrhys Dolan, with Tottenham, West Ham and Fulham also interested. (Football League World)
7. Boro star will 'almost certaintly' be offered new deal
Middlesbrough have four players out of contract this summer in Jonny Howson, Neil Taylor, Sol Bamba and Lee Peltier. It has been reported that Howson, despite turning 33, will undoubtedly be offered a new contract with the club. (Teesside Live)
8. Cheltenham resigned to losing Lilywhites target
Cheltenham boss Michael Duff has admitted it looks likely that captain Will Boyle will leave the club this summer. Preston, Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth have all been linked with the defender. (The News)