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Gossip: Liverpool set to loan McConnell to Preston

Preston North End are close to signing Liverpool s English academy midfielder James McConnell, 21, on loan for the season. (Liverpool Echo) For more EFL transfer news, read Monday s full gossip column here. [BBC]…

Preston North End are close to signing Liverpool's English academy midfielder James McConnell, 21, on loan for the season. (Liverpool Echo)

For more EFL transfer news, read Monday's full gossip column here.

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Preston North End are close to signing Liverpool's English academy midfielder James McConnell, 21, on loan for the season. (Liverpool Echo) For more EFL transfer news, read Monday's full gossip column here. [BBC] Preston North End are reportedly close to signing James McConnell on loan from Liverpool.

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