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Lorent Tolaj Transfer from Plymouth Argyle to Preston North End
Preston North End was one of the Championship clubs interested in Lorent Tolaj, but another club has signed him.
Preston North End was one of the Championship clubs interested in Lorent Tolaj, but another club has signed him.
Plymouth CEO Paul Berne has set a price for Lorent Tolaj of at least £3 million. There is strong Championship interest in the player from clubs including Preston North End, Stoke City, and Norwich City. It is expected that the transfer fee may increase due to the high level of interest. Plymouth boss Tom Cleverley previously revealed that Tolaj's deal does not contain a release clause.
Plymouth CEO Paul Berne has set a price for Lorent Tolaj of at least £3 million. There is strong Championship interest in the player from clubs including Preston North End, Stoke City, and Norwich City. It is expected that the transfer fee may increase due to the high level of interest. Plymouth boss Tom Cleverley previously revealed that Tolaj's deal does not contain a release clause.
Preston North End are reportedly pursuing a deal for Lorent Tolaj. Argyle chief Paul Berne does not expect Tolaj to leave anytime soon, as he insisted all contracted players will report for pre-season training imminently.
Preston North End are reportedly pursuing a deal for Lorent Tolaj. Argyle chief Paul Berne does not expect Tolaj to leave anytime soon, as he insisted all contracted players will report for pre-season training imminently.
A report by Lancashire Post journalist George Hodgson states that Preston North End have identified Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj as a priority transfer target and are interested in signing the 24-year-old this summer. It is believed that Preston will consider a pursuit if Milutin Osmajic leaves Deepdale. Osmajic's departure is considered a possibility because he is entering the final 12 months of his contract. The report also states that Tolaj is expected to be available for approximately £3m. Separately, it is understood that clubs including Celtic, Derby County, and Millwall admire Tolaj. However, Plymouth are very keen to retain the Swiss striker, as they seek a return to the Championship.
A report by Lancashire Post journalist George Hodgson states that Preston North End have identified Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj as a priority transfer target and are interested in signing the 24-year-old this summer. It is believed that Preston will consider a pursuit if Milutin Osmajic leaves Deepdale. Osmajic's departure is considered a possibility because he is entering the final 12 months of his contract. The report also states that Tolaj is expected to be available for approximately £3m. Separately, it is understood that clubs including Celtic, Derby County, and Millwall admire Tolaj. However, Plymouth are very keen to retain the Swiss striker, as they seek a return to the Championship.
A report by Lancashire Post journalist George Hodgson states that Preston North End have identified Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj as a priority transfer target and are interested in signing him this summer. According to the report, Tolaj is expected to be available for approximately £3m, although Plymouth are very keen to retain their Swiss striker.
A report by Lancashire Post journalist George Hodgson states that Preston North End have identified Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj as a priority transfer target and are interested in signing him this summer. According to the report, Tolaj is expected to be available for approximately £3m, although Plymouth are very keen to retain their Swiss striker.
According to the Lancashire Evening Post, Preston North End are interested in a move for Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj. The publication claims Preston North End are admirers of Tolaj and are looking for new players in the coming weeks. Preston North End are interested in signing the League One player this summer as they prepare for another year in the Championship under the management of Paul Heckingbottom. The club will face competition to sign Tolaj.
According to the Lancashire Evening Post, Preston North End are interested in a move for Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj. The publication claims Preston North End are admirers of Tolaj and are looking for new players in the coming weeks. Preston North End are interested in signing the League One player this summer as they prepare for another year in the Championship under the management of Paul Heckingbottom. The club will face competition to sign Tolaj.
Preston are reportedly interested in Plymouth Argyle forward Lorent Tolaj, who registered five assists in the last season. According to Football Insider, it will cost any Championship club £5m to sign him from Argyle. The club's boss, Tom Cleverley, says no offers have yet been submitted for the striker.
Preston are reportedly interested in Plymouth Argyle forward Lorent Tolaj, who registered five assists in the last season. According to Football Insider, it will cost any Championship club £5m to sign him from Argyle. The club's boss, Tom Cleverley, says no offers have yet been submitted for the striker.
Derby, Sheffield United, Millwall, and Preston are among the Championship clubs credited with an interest in Lorent Tolaj, and Celtic is also reportedly interested. A seven-figure fee would be required to sign the forward, who has three years left on his contract. Plymouth manager Tom Cleverley said the club is aware of the interest in Tolaj and stressed that no bids have been received yet.
Derby, Sheffield United, Millwall, and Preston are among the Championship clubs credited with an interest in Lorent Tolaj, and Celtic is also reportedly interested. A seven-figure fee would be required to sign the forward, who has three years left on his contract. Plymouth manager Tom Cleverley said the club is aware of the interest in Tolaj and stressed that no bids have been received yet.
Alan Nixon has reported on his Patreon that Preston North End is interested in Lorent Tolaj.
Alan Nixon has reported on his Patreon that Preston North End is interested in Lorent Tolaj.
Preston are reportedly interested in Plymouth striker Lorent Tolaj. Plymouth manager Tom Cleverley said Tolaj would cost a lot of money for any sides interested in him this summer. Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon that neither his phone nor director of football Derek Adams' phone has received any calls regarding Tolaj but he imagines agents are working in the background. Cleverley also stated that Tolaj has not expressed anything about wanting to leave the football club and that he loves playing for Argyle. The manager said Tolaj will attract some interest and inquiries, and that every team would love a striker like him, noting such players cost a lot of money.
Preston are reportedly interested in Plymouth striker Lorent Tolaj. Plymouth manager Tom Cleverley said Tolaj would cost a lot of money for any sides interested in him this summer. Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon that neither his phone nor director of football Derek Adams' phone has received any calls regarding Tolaj but he imagines agents are working in the background. Cleverley also stated that Tolaj has not expressed anything about wanting to leave the football club and that he loves playing for Argyle. The manager said Tolaj will attract some interest and inquiries, and that every team would love a striker like him, noting such players cost a lot of money.
Preston North End, Sheffield United, and Leicester City are interested in Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj. Tolaj is 24 years old, Swiss-Kosovan, and has scored 21 goals in all competitions this season. It is reported that both Preston and Sheffield United are seeking reinforcements after Championship campaigns that did not meet expectations. Tolaj, who has been capped by Switzerland at U19 level, moved to Plymouth from Port Vale in August 2025 for a fee reported to be £1.2 million. Norwich City, Stoke, and Swansea are also among the clubs interested in the player. Belgian publication Voetbal Primeur linked Anderlecht to the striker earlier in the month. His contract with Plymouth runs until June 2029, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €500k. While reports from January 2026 indicated a potential transfer fee of approximately €6 million, Plymouth is reportedly expected to ask for a transfer fee of several million euros.
Preston North End, Sheffield United, and Leicester City are interested in Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj. Tolaj is 24 years old, Swiss-Kosovan, and has scored 21 goals in all competitions this season. It is reported that both Preston and Sheffield United are seeking reinforcements after Championship campaigns that did not meet expectations. Tolaj, who has been capped by Switzerland at U19 level, moved to Plymouth from Port Vale in August 2025 for a fee reported to be £1.2 million. Norwich City, Stoke, and Swansea are also among the clubs interested in the player. Belgian publication Voetbal Primeur linked Anderlecht to the striker earlier in the month. His contract with Plymouth runs until June 2029, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €500k. While reports from January 2026 indicated a potential transfer fee of approximately €6 million, Plymouth is reportedly expected to ask for a transfer fee of several million euros.
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