Preston 'need five signings' as McCann suffers blow

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom is on a quest to bolster his squad for the upcoming transfer window. The club is set to make five new signings in an effort to address the current limitations and secure the necessary certainties to improve their starting 11. The loss of midfielder Ali McCann to a hamstring injury has only exacerbated the team's predicament.

Heckingbottom acknowledges that their squad is already short and emphasizes the importance of securing reinforcements by the weekend. The manager highlights the need for a mix of permanent and loan moves, drawing inspiration from last season when they managed to strengthen their lineup with Premier League loans. Preston, who have recently lost several key players including captain Ben Whiteman, Robbie Brady, Will Keane, and Jamal Lewis, is actively seeking new additions to bolster their squad and bolster their chances of success in the upcoming season.