Preston North End reportedly poised to land Premier League youngster as Stoke City ace attracts interest

Preston North End are reportedly poised to win the race to land Everton striker Tom Cannon on loan. The Lilywhites are set to bolster their attacking options by luring the highly-rated youngster to Deepdale on a temporary basis until the end of the season.

According to reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon, Ryan Lowe’s side are closing in on a deal to land him. League One side Sheffield Wednesday have also been interested but are now set to lose out.

Cannon, 20, is being tipped for a bright future in the game and has made three appearances for the Toffees so far this term under Frank Lampard. However, they are giving him the green light to head out the exit door to get some regular game time under his belt.

The Republic of Ireland youth international has been on the books at Everton since the age of 12 and has been a key player for the Merseyside outfit at various youth levels over recent years. His is under contract at Goodison Park until the summer of 2025.

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