Preston North End in talks over new goalkeeper signing and Dai Cornell latest

PNE sold Jack Walton to Dundee United last month

Preston North End are in positive talks with a new goalkeeper signing, it’s understood.

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom congratulates Dai Cornell at the final whistle | CameraSport - Rich Linley

placeholder image — Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom congratulates Dai Cornell at the final whistle | CameraSport - Rich Linley

The Lilywhites are looking to bring in a new number two after the sale of Jack Walton to Dundee United last month. Walton only lasted one year at Deepdale, having penned a three-year contract this time last year.

His exit has left PNE searching for another shot-stopper and it’s believed the club are in promising discussions with an experienced goalkeeper, who would provide back-up to number one and Player of the Year, Daniel Iversen.

The club’s retained list stated that Dai Cornell could stay at PNE for another year. It is understood that the Welshman is set to be offered an extension, with a view to providing further cover between the sticks.

Cornell ended up deputising for seven consecutive Championship games last season, in the absence of Iversen. Since joining North End in the summer of 2022, he has made 23 appearances in a Preston shirt.

PNE’s registered squad

As per the EFL’s latest document: Theo Carroll, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Daniel Iversen, Kaedyn Kamara, Callum Lang, Liam Lindsay, Ali McCann, Andrew Moran, Kitt Nelson, Cathal O'Sullivan, Odel Offiah, Milutin Osmajic, Kacper Pasiek, Brad Potts, Thierry Small, Michael Smith, Jordan Storey, Li-Bau Stowell, Jordan Thompson, Pol Valentin, Andrija Vukcevic, Ben Whiteman, Max Wilson.