Preston North End respond to transfer speculation as 20-goal striker is linked to Middlesbrough

The statement comes after striker Emil Riis was linked with a move to Middlesbrough.

North End’s statement read: “The club are aware of rumours in the public domain regarding offers for one or more of our players.

“We have not currently received any acceptable offers for any of our players. Should this position change, the club will make a statement at that time.”

Riis was top scorer for PNE last term, netting 21 times, and has been involved in every game so far this season.

The Dane is yet to score this season but is very much involved in the squad as things stand and it would likely take a sizeable bid to convince North End to sell.

They have no need to sell their leading striker, who is now proven at this level, and has three years left on his current contract.

Any money they do generate however would likely be reinvested, as money generated by the football side away from the budgets given to them at the start of the season can stay with the footballing side.

Every player, of course, has their price however and PNE are not unique in that scenario, should an asking price be met for a player they will depart, but that is down to the club.