Preston pour cold water on Josh Windass transfer link

Preston have rejected claims that they have had a bid accepted for Wigan Athletic forward Josh Windass.

By Craig Salmon

Published 21st Aug 2020, 13:37 BST

Updated 21st Aug 2020, 13:40 BST

Josh Windass competes for the ball with Derby's Wayne Rooney while on loan at Sheffield Wednesday

The former Rangers and Accrington Stanley player is wanted by Sheffield Wednesday, the club where he spent a period of last season on loan at.

The Owls have had a bid accepted for Windass by the cash-strapped Latics - and it is believed at least two other clubs are chasing his signature.

One of those clubs is believed to be North End but Peter Ridsdale - the advisor to PNE owner Trevor Hemmings - said: "I can 100% guarantee we are not signing Josh Windass."

The 26-year-old has a year left on his contract at Wigan after joining from Rangers for £2.5million in 2018.