Heckingbottom hopes for three more arrivals

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom wants firepower adding to his squad in the remainder of the transfer window.

- by George Hodgson

The Lilywhites have brought in nine new players: goalkeepers Daniel Iversen and Jack Walton, defenders Pol Valentin, Odel Offiah and Andrija Vukcevic, midfielder Jordan Thompson, wide man Thierry Small and strikers Daniel Jebbison and Michael Smith.

With the start of the 2025/26 season a couple of weeks away, Heckingbottom has now been open about where they need to strengthen.

Outgoings will play a factor but it’s the final third, though, where North End’s boss is looking to add.

Asked where the business to date leaves PNE, he said: “Probably about three short in terms of numbers but it’s not about numbers, it’s about quality as well.