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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9. Hull City could swoop for winger
After finishing 19th in the Championship, Hull City are looking to boost their attacking options with Dimitrios Pelkas drawing attention for filling such a role. Pelkas currently plays for the Turkish outfit Fenerbahce and has made 67 appearances since 2020, scoring 13 goals and adding five assists. The 28-year-old is however expected to be tied up in a possible deal with Illicali, with whom he was on loan last season. (the72) | AFP via Getty Images
10. Middlesbrough handed boost in striker chase
As Reading face an uncertain financial future, their 28-year-old striker Lucas Joao has been marked as one player they can offload for a profit with Middlesbrough being one of many clubs monitoring his progress. Injury ended Joao’s season earlier than expected but he still managed to score 10 goals in 24 appearances (Northern Echo) | Getty Images