Preston North End: Paul Heckingbottom frontrunner for manager’s job

Paul Heckingbottom is a leading contender to become Preston North End’s new manager.

The 47-year-old, who guided Sheffield United to the Premier League in 2023 but was sacked last December with the club bottom of the table, is available and on Preston’s shortlist.

Former Manchester City elite development squad coach Brian Barry-Murphy has also been linked with the role as multiple candidates are being considered.

Preston are seeing a replacement for Ryan Lowe, who left on 12 August, three days after they lost their opening Championship match 2-0 at home to Sheffield United.