‘Bit of news’ - manager provides transfer update amid pursuit of Everton forward

Ryan Lowe is hoping that he'll get some positive transfer news this week as Preston North End continue to pursue Tom Cannon.

The Everton striker enjoyed a fine loan spell at Deepdale during the second half of last season. Cannon struck eight goals in 21 games in what was his maiden taste of regular senior football.

Preston are keen for Cannon to return for the 2023-24 campaign. The 20-year-old has been training with the Toffees during the summer and started the opening friendly of pre-season - a 2-1 win against Swiss side Stade Nyonaiss.

Cannon was absent for both games of last weekend's double-header against Wigan Athletic and Tranmere with a hamstring issue. However, he was spotted watching Preston as they took on Aberdeen on the same day.

And after Preston's clash against Fleetwood on Tuesday, Lowe provided a transfer update. He told the club's website: “I love not being on social media, I don’t get bombarded!

“We need a couple more in the door but we’re working, not round the clock because I like my sleep, but we’re working hard to get them done.

“Hopefully we’ll get a bit of news towards the weekend, but as long as we’ve got them in for the first game of the season I’ll be happy.”

Preston's Championship rivals Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday are also among the clubs said to be keen on Cannon.