Celtic face competition from Preston North End for the signing of Justin Devenny. The 22-year-old midfielder is available for approximately €7m and was not included in Pierre Sage’s first two matchday squads of the new Premier League season. It is understood that he could leave Selhurst Park before the summer window closes. Devenny has one year remaining on his current Crystal Palace contract.

Preston North End maintain a keen interest in Justin Devenny.

According to a report by Alan Nixon on his Patreon page, Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston North End is interested in Justin Devenny. The report specifies that Preston would only be interested in a loan move. Devenny could be sent out on loan by his parent club to gain first-team minutes and develop as a player, and Preston are willing to bring him in.

Saints and Preston North End are competing to sign Justin Devenny, a 22-year-old Northern Ireland international playmaker from Crystal Palace. The League One team Leicester City is also interested in the player. He joined Crystal Palace in July 2024, and his contract is valid until June 2027. Last season, the midfielder made 44 Premier League appearances, during which he scored two goals and provided one assist. Devenny has received 14 caps for his country. His current market value is €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt.