Preston North End may have dodged a transfer bullet as Blackburn Rovers misses out on signing Sam Greenwood.

What happened?

The 24-year-old English forward was reportedly the subject of a £1 million bid from Blackburn, but the offer was rejected by Polish top-flight side Pogon Szczecin. Bristol City has since agreed a deal to sign Greenwood for up to £3.75 million.

Why it matters for Preston

Preston had previously signed Greenwood on loan for the 2024/25 campaign, where he made 45 appearances across all competitions, scoring seven and assisting three. His departure to Poland in the summer has not affected Preston's current league standing, with the team sitting 14th in the Championship, 35 points behind leaders Coventry.

Current context

| Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 14th in Championship, 60 pts, 15W-15D-16L from 46 games | | Recent form | LWLLW | | Last result | Preston 1-3 Southampton (2026-05-02) | | Next fixture | vs Cambridge United (at home, 2026-07-24) | Preston will be looking to improve their form in the upcoming season, with head coach Paul Heckingbottom aiming to guide the team to a top six finish. The team's lack of financial muscle has limited their progress in the past, but supporters will be hoping to see more investment into the playing squad ahead of the summer transfer window.

What comes next?

With the summer transfer window now open, Preston will be looking to make some key signings to strengthen their squad. The team's fans will be keeping a close eye on any developments, as they look to improve on their current league standing and make a push for the playoffs.