Preston North End set to gazump Charlton Athletic & QPR for Brighton transfer deal

Preston North End are set to sign Brighton & Hove Albion’s Odeluga Offiah, who was also being looked at by Charlton Athletic and Queens Park Rangers.

The Championship pair have been in battle over a surprising number of transfer targets this summer.

Thierry Small left Charlton as a free agent in order to join the Lilywhites earlier in the window. Both clubs were also reported to be interested in Reading centre-half Amadou Mbengue, who has since signed for QPR.

Another battle for a defensive option has brewed since then.

Once again, Preston are set to come out on top, as they look set to secure the services of Brighton youngster Offiah, who was previously linked with the Addicks.