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Evans moves from Fleetwood Town and Cunningham from Cardiff City, both on deals until the end of the season.

Both had come in on loan during the January transfer window, North End making seven loan signings in total.

EFL rules only permit five loan players to be named in a match day squad, so rather than leave two of the loanees out every game PNE sought permanent moves for striker Evans and left-back Cunningham.

Ched Evans has signed a permanent deal with Preston North End

Both were in the final stages of their contracts with their previous clubs so were the most straight forward to complete.

Clubs are permitted to turn loans into permanent ,moves outside of the transfer window.

North End announced the signings ahead of their Championship clash with Rotherham United at Deepdale.

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Preston North End sign Ched Evans and Greg Cunningham on permanent deals