Preston North End signed 21-year-old midfielder Alfie Devine from Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy. To make the transfer permanent, Preston would have to pay a fee greater than £4m, which would surpass their current transfer record of £2.1m paid for Milutin Osmajic in 2023. It is reported that the terms for a permanent move are in place, and it is also suggested that the club should complete the signing to avoid potential interest from other teams in the summer.