Latest transfer news from around the Championship as Preston North End prepare for the new season
Preston North End are back in pre-season friendly action this weekend. The Lilywhites head to Edgeley Park to face League Two side Stockport County.
Ryan Lowe will be looking for his side to put in a solid performance ahead of the start of the new season. Here is a look at some of the latest transfer news from around the Championship…
Watford have signed left-back Jamal Lewis from Newcastle United on a season-long loan, with an option to buy. The Northern Ireland international, who has played for Norwich City in the past, has slipped down the pecking order in the Premier League over recent times. He will be eager to get his career back on track at Vicarage Road.
Coventry City have landed defender Milan van Ewijk from SC Heerenveen in Holland. He has joined the Sky Blues for an undisclosed fee and has penned a four-year deal with the second tier side. Their boss Mark Robins has told their club website: “He is an exciting player who really fits in with the way we play at Coventry City. He has great pace and also quality going forward, as well defensive ability too.”
Sheffield Wednesday acquire full-back
Pol Valentin has joined Sheffield Wednesday from Sporting Gijon. Xisco Muniz has used his knowledge of the Spanish market to lure the full-back to Hillsborough ahead of next term. He has become the Owls’ fourth signing of this window behind Reece James, Juan Delgado and Ashley Fletcher.
Birmingham City youngster departs
Birmingham City have been busy with comings over recent times and have now let Tate Campbell head out the exit door on a temporary basis again. The 21-year-old has returned to Bromley in the National League on loan. The Blues’ academy graduate has played four times for them so far.
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QPR have snapped up defender Morgan Fox on a free transfer following his departure from fellow second tier club Stoke City. The former Sheffield Wednesday man cut ties with the Potters at the end of the last campaign after they decided not to extend his contract when it expired in late June. He has now moved down to London for a new start.
Watford star leaves
Watford winger Ismaila Sarr has been sold to Ligue 1 giants Marseille. The winger has left Vicarage Road after four years to move over to France. He joined the Hornets back in 2019 from Stade Rennais and went on to score 34 goals in 131 appearances for the Hertfordshire outfit.
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