Ex-Preston North End, QPR and Norwich City man on search for a new club after release
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Former Preston North End striker Jordan Hugill is on the search for a new club after leaving Rotherham United.
The Millers, on the back of relegation from League One, have released 11 players. Fellow ex-PNE man, Joe Rafferty, had a one-year option exercised but Hugill has been let go.
He joined Rotherham in January 2023 while they were still in the Championship, and went on to score 17 goals in 129 appearances for the club.
They are now Hugill’s most represented club, with North End second in the list. After leaving PNE for a reported £10million, the striker struggled to settle.
He spent seasons on loan at Middlesbrough and QPR before being bought for a reported £5m by Norwich City.
Hugill only played 44 games in three years for the Canaries, with loans at West Brom and Cardiff City while on their books.
Elsewhere, Oldham Athletic have opened talks with Preston legend Joe Garner - but he is taking time to consider his future.
On his future, the forward said: "I'm not sure yet. I'm going to go on holiday and have a few pints and work it out.”
He added: "It's a pleasure to be part of this group. Really good staff, really good lads and finishing 10th, I think it's a good year. It's an unbelievable club; massive fan base.”
The 38-year-old scored three goals in 29 league appearances last season, taking his overall Latics tally to 13 goals in 63 games.
Another ex-North Ender is in talks over a new contract at his club, too. After securing their League One status, AFC Wimbledon are in negotiations with Patrick Bauer.
The German penned a one-year deal with the club last year and he ended up playing 23 matches in the league, with 16 of those starts.