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Preston manager emphasizes need for five new signings before deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:38 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Preston manager emphasizes need for five new signings before deadline

Summary

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom is pushing for five new signings ahead of the transfer deadline after suffering another injury setback. Following a 4-0 home loss to Everton, Heckingbottom highlighted the loss of midfielder Ali McCann to a hamstring injury as exacerbating their squad's depth issues. Preston has seen several key players depart, impacting their upcoming season. To bolster the squad, they are considering both permanent and loan moves, including a potential deal for Southampton forward Cameron Archer. Heckingbottom expressed urgency in securing reinforcements to enhance the starting eleven.

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Status Watch

•Preston lost 4-0 to Everton in the Carabao Cup.
•Manager Paul Heckingbottom seeks five new signings before the window closes.
•Ali McCann suffered a hamstring injury in the loss to Everton.
•Key players like Ben Whiteman have left the club recently.
•Preston is linked with Southampton forward Cameron Archer.

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10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Preston 'need five signings' as McCann suffers blow

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Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom wants five new signings before the transfer window closes after losing another player to injury.
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