Preston had a season comprising of mixed results, culminating in a 13th place finish in the Championship, but they will now look to their new chief scout to help them boslter their ranks.
Preston’s boss Ryan Lowe believes that his new chief scout, James Wallace, can bring the key ingredients to the side after his confirmation.
Lowe said: “He knows the football industry inside and out. He’s got loads of good connections, working at Fleetwood for two and a half years, maybe a little bit longer.
“At the end of the day it’s about what we do on the recruitment side of things, the analytical side of things and the data side of things, but there’s nothing better than getting eyes on a player and the players you’re potentially looking to sign.
“That’s what James’ job will be - getting out and seeing what’s out there. I’m really pleased to get him on board, he’s going to be a fantastic addition for us.”
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5. Nottingham Forest linked with ex-Lyon striker -
The former Leicester City and Newcastle United attacker Islam Slimani is being eyed up by newly promoted side Nottingham Forest after Keinan Davis’ return to Aston Villa leaves a vacancy in the side. The Algerian international currently plays for Sporting Lisbon. (Record, Sport Witness) | AFP via Getty Images
6. Ainsworth could miss out on Blackburn job
Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth is currently third favourite for the Blackburn Rovers job, behind Daniel Farke and current front-runner Duncan Ferguson. Ainsworth starred for the likes of Preston and QPR during his playing career. (SkyBet) | Getty Images
7. Blades chase
Wolves defender, Dion Sanderson, is being targeted by several clubs after saying he is considering leaving Molineux this summer. Sunderland are hopeful of signing the defender on a permanent deal but will face fierce competition from Sheffield United (DailyMail) | Getty Images
8. Cardiff City battle for £18m striker
Watford’s Andre Gray is set to be released at the end of June with Cardiff City, Reading and Birmingham City all ready to pounce on the striker as the all hope to booster their attacking options after relegation scares last season. Gray spent last season on loan with QPR and racked up 10 goals in 28 appearances and holds an impressive Championship record of 56 goals in 146 appearances. (Football Insider) | Getty Images