Following an impressive loan spell at Preston North End where he made 48 appearances and contributed to 16 goals, Alfie Devine attracted interest from several clubs. Southampton, Wolves, and Burnley were all credited with an interest in a permanent signing. Despite links to Celtic, the Lancashire Post reports that the 21-year-old English midfielder has chosen to leave Tottenham Hotspur to rejoin Preston permanently. The player is said to have actively sought the move, making it his priority. The deal reportedly includes a buy option believed to be around £6 million, which would surpass Preston's previous transfer record. Devine, who has 13 caps and 2 goals for England U20, was under contract with Tottenham until June 2027 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €8.00m.