Preston North End have accepted a bid from Wrexham for skipper Ben Whiteman, according to BBC Radio Lancashire. The 30-year-old midfielder had a falling out with manager Paul Heckingbottom, who said Whiteman had 'crossed a line' by telling him he had played his last game for the club.
What happened?
Whiteman joined Preston North End from Doncaster Rovers in 2021 and has since played 224 games for the Lilywhites. However, it looks like the 30-year-old will be departing Deepdale on a sour note.
Why it matters for Preston
The departure of Whiteman will be a significant blow to Preston North End, who are currently 35 points behind leaders Coventry in the Championship. The Lilywhites have scored 55 goals and conceded 62 this season, with their next fixture against Millwall on February 27.
What comes next?
Preston North End will be looking to rebuild their squad in the transfer window, with Whiteman's departure likely to be the first of several changes. The club's league standing is 14th in the Championship, with 60 points from 46 games. Their recent form has been LWLLW.
