Ben Whiteman photographed with Wrexham supporter with PNE departure still to be confirmed
Preston North End midfielder photographed with Wrexham fan as move draws nearer
Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman has been photographed outside Wrexham’s ground with his departure from Deepdale seemingly set to be confirmed.
The 30-year-old reportedly completed a medical with Wrexham on Tuesday and is in line to become their second summer signing after the arrival of Danny Imray.
While fans of both clubs await confirmation of Whiteman’s move, one Wrexham supporter managed a picture with the midfielder.
Geraint Lloyd uploaded a photo of himself and Whiteman to his X account earlier on Wednesday morning as Phil Parkinson’s players prepare for their Carabao Cup tie at Middlesbrough on Friday.
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Speaking after last weekend’s pre-season loss at Stockport County, Deepdale boss Paul Heckingbottom had criticised the way Whiteman - PNE’s captain - had gone about matters.
He told BBC Radio Lancashire: “Ben told me, told Peter (Ridsdale, club CEO) he has played his last game for the club. He was trying to force a move, which is an issue for me, for the players.
“From a performance point of view, we were in regular conversations in the last few days and Ben knew there was a line I didn’t want him to cross. Unfortunately, he has and you can’t have that.
“There’s a valuation on him, I just hope for Ben’s sake that Wrexham are willing to pay it, otherwise he’s going to put himself in a really sticky situation.”