Preston North End striker transfer state of play as priority clear after Charlton Athletic capture
The Lilywhites have signed four players in the summer transfer window so far
Preston North End will aim to finalise a striker signing over the next few weeks as talks with targets take place.
The Lilywhites have made a fast start to the summer transfer window, with four new recruits already in the building. It was always going to be a busy period for PNE and the business is by no means finished yet. Goalkeeper Daniel Iversen, full-backs Pol Valentin and Thierry Small and midfielder Jordan Thompson have arrived so far.
With attackers Emil Riis, Sam Greenwood, Duane Holmes, Ched Evans and Layton Stewart gone from last season’s playing squad, reinforcements in the final third are a priority. Preston are yet to tap into the loan market - which naturally kicks in later in the window - and Small was the only player to cost anything (training compensation).
North End are believed to be holding conversations with three strikers but nothing is done and dusted at this stage. That is due to the players either being away on holiday or based overseas. Ryan Hardie of Plymouth Argyle is a name to do the rounds in recent days, but the Scot is not believed to be on Preston’s list.
There has also been intrigue around a potential move for Oli McBurnie, who is available on a free after leaving Las Palmas. The target man worked with PNE manager Paul Heckingbottom at Sheffield United, but his current wage demands are thought to be beyond North End’s reach.
PNE senior squad as things stand
Goalkeepers: Daniel Iversen, Dai Cornell
Defenders: Pol Valentin, Jordan Storey, Jack Whatmough, Lewis Gibson, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Thierry Small
Midfielders: Ben Whiteman, Jordan Thompson, Ali McCann, Stefan Thordarson, Brad Potts, Robbie Brady, Mads Frokjaer, Jeppe Okkels
Forwards: Milutin Osmajic, Will Keane