Preston North End retain a slim hope of reaching the play-offs but Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to Brentford in London made that task increasingly difficult for Alex Neil’s men. Since the return of the Championship the team have found it difficult with just the one win in seven fixtures.
In only one of those matches have they managed more than one goal, something which Sky Sports pundits Jobi McAnuff and Sam Saunders addressed when talking about what is required recruitment wise in the transfer market.
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9. Leeds and Brentford battle for Liverpool ace
Anfield starlet Yasser Larouci is set to depart the Premier League champions this summer, and both Leeds United and Brentford are keen on recruiting the highly-rated 19-year-old. The defender made his debut for the club earlier this year but wants first-team football. Liverpool will expect a “competitive” transfer fee. (Goal) Photo: Clive Brunskill