Preston North End issue statement denying they have accepted bids for players

Rangers are chasing Daniel Johnson and Ben Davies has been linked with Bournemouth. Both players are in the final year of their contracts.

Their interest has not extended to any offer being accepted.

Ridsdale, the representative of PNE owner Trevor Hemmings, said in a statement on the club's website: "Ordinarily we don’t comment on transfer speculation, however, the last few days have been frustrating as it would appear that a number of clubs are attempting to do their bidding through the press and social media.

"Some of the so called ‘informed’ comments have claimed that transfer fees have been agreed between us and at least one other club for named players.

"At the time of writing this statement no bids for any of our players have been agreed. Any approaches that have been made have been underwhelming in both quantum and payment timescales.

"We have always accepted that buying and selling players is a normal part of our business, but at the right price. Some of the so called ‘informed’ comments on social media are not only unhelpful, but frankly not true.

"We attempt to conduct our transfer dealings club to club and only announce a deal once all parties have agreed.

"We have made bids for a number of players this summer but as deals were not finalised we have refrained from confirming the identity of potential targets. This will remain to be our approach.

"If and when there is anything definitive to say for either incomings or sales we will make a factual statement at that time."