Preston face new arrivals in their pursuit of Tom Cannon.
According to the Liverpool, Echo, both Birmingham and Sheffield Wednesday are showing an interest in the striker, who spent the second half of last season at Deepdale on loan from Everton.
Sunderland are also known admirers of the 20-year-old as they eye potential replacements for Ross Stewart, who is also attracting plenty of admirers this summer.
Yet the emergence of two more keen Championship clubs will give Lilywhites boss Ryan Lowe a headache as he looks to further boost his ranks ahead of the new season.
Lowe hopes to add two more additions to the five signings already welcomed through the door at Deepdale this week and will no doubt welcome news that centre-back Jack Whatmough opted to terminate his contract at Wigan on Wednesday.
However, there’s unlikely to be a quick solution to their pursuit of Cannon, with the Echo also stressing that Everton won’t sanction another departure for the Republic of Ireland international until they have bolstered their own attacking options.
Cannon was at Deepdale supporting his former team-mates as they beat Aberdeen 2-0 on Saturday.
He’s also already held talks with Lowe & Co about a return following eight goals in 21 appearances last season
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Rumours have circulated over potential targets but fresh reports regarding the deals for Roberts and Bielik have revealed just how shrewd the Blues’ early business has been. While Japanese ace Miyoshi joins on a free transfer, Birmingham Live has said Roberts and Bielik have signed for less than £1m combined in initial payments.
Both come in as players who can immediately strengthen the starting XI and to do so at such a good price marks a promising start to business for Eustace and co.
Birmingham Live has also provided an update on former trialist Junior Dixon. The young striker is leaving Crystal Palace this summer and after previous reports of talks, it has emerged that discussions are progressing over a deal for the prodigy.
He looks like a clever addition to the youth ranks following a return of 10 goals in 14 U18s Premier League games
The final player linked in recent days is Leeds United prodigy Sonny Perkins. The Whites are ready to send him out on loan, piquing the interests of Birmingham City, Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers.
The 19-year-old mainly plays as a striker but has also been deployed on the right-wing or as an attacking midfielder. The Blues have used the loan market well in recent seasons and a swoop for Perkins could see them repeat that trick
Finally, it emerged earlier this week that released City defender George Friend had joined Bristol Rovers on trial. The veteran defender looks set to continue his career after his St. Andrew’s exit and could do so under Joey Barton’s management.
