The 30-year-old is a free agent after leaving West Brom. Born in Sheffield, he has played 81 Championship games and 91 League One matches. The former England youth man has been on the books of West Brom, Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday. When the Rams won promotion from League One in 2024, Wildsmith kept 20 clean sheets in 40 appearances. He had a brief loan spell at Barnsley in 2015 and was loaned to Middlesbrough this February, but didn't feature.placeholder image
The 30-year-old is a free agent after leaving West Brom. Born in Sheffield, he has played 81 Championship games and 91 League One matches. The former England youth man has been on the books of West Brom, Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday. When the Rams won promotion from League One in 2024, Wildsmith kept 20 clean sheets in 40 appearances. He had a brief loan spell at Barnsley in 2015 and was loaned to Middlesbrough this February, but didn't feature. | Naomi Baker/Getty Images

5 possible goalkeeper signings as Preston North End in talks with experienced shot-stopper

PNE are looking to bring in a new goalkeeper after the sale of Jack Walton

As reported this week, Preston North End are understood to be in talks over a new goalkeeper signing.

The Lilywhites moved Jack Walton on to Dundee United last month, one year after his arrival from Luton Town.

That has left a vacancy in the shot-stopping department and PNE are thought to be in positive discussions with an experienced head.

It does not mean Dai Cornell will be leaving the Lilywhites, though, with the Welshman expected to pen a 12 month extension and provide further cover.

But, the question now is who North End will bring through the door to provide added competition for number one, Daniel Iversen.

We’ve had a look around at who could suit Preston, and come up with the following list of candidates...

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