RUMOUR - Jordan Hugill

[Sutekh]

Probably about as reliable as a chocolate teapot but GR mentions Reading are after Preston forward Jordan Hugill, 25.

Would cost a wedge too - certainly a good deal more than the £1.5m Ipswich offered for him in January.

[genome]

Good signing if true

[Hound]

I think it's a case of bookies seeing Grayson go to Sunderland and thinking he'll try to take Hugill. Wouldnt be surprised to see that happen

[linkenholtroyal]

According to HITC ( ) ourselves and Sunderland are interested in Hugill.

Birmingham had a 2.5 Million bid Knocked back earlier in the window.

I know we are probably only being linked with him as we need a striker and he is more likely to go to Sunderland but he may be just the ticket for that elusive striker spot.

[MoorgateRoyal]

I was impressed with him up at Deepdale when they hammered us 3-0. He looks a good mixture of old-fashioned rough and tumble and hard work, and clever link up play.

He could be worth a punt.

[Hound]

Preston fan I know rates him highly

Suspect Sunderland is his next destination though

[Oilroyal]

PNE taken a young Arsenal forward, Stephy Mavididi on loan for the season. Could mean a move for Hugill

[Mid Sussex Royal]

Not starting for PNE today...maybe on his way somewhere

[Platypuss]

Not starting for PNE today...maybe on his way somewhere

Just come on as sub and won a penalty.

[Oilroyal]

Not starting for PNE today...maybe on his way somewhere

Just come on as sub and won a penalty.

Unbelievable Jeff

[Sutekh]

Not starting for PNE today...maybe on his way somewhere

Sunderland

[genome]

@SportsPeteO 13m
Leeds and Reading join chase for Preston striker Jordan Hugill. #lufc #readingfc #pnefc #BCFC

[Snowflake Royal]

Tbf we haven't signed anyone after playing the this season have we? We used to do that a lot.

[windermereROYAL]

Why are Leeds always after the same players as us?

[northend]

Believe you've had a couple of big bids rejected this week, and were in touch prior to this week too before the game last weekend when he was outstanding.

That's all I know as of yet, not sure if you're looking elsewhere now or ready to come back again.

[UpNorth]

Reading have had an £8m bid rejected according to the football insider website. Preston do not want to sell so late in the transfer window.

[CountryRoyal]

Jesus we are desperate. Bit disappointing its come to this.

[LightwaterRoyal]

£8m is a hell of a lot for Jordan Hugill. I like the player and think he'd do well in our system. But come on.
I can't remember a season when teams were overvaluing players this much.
I'd rather we just tried to go with Smith and Mendes until JDB and Kermit are fit.

[Stranded]

£8m is about the going rate for a striker who can score at this level.

If we manage to sign a striker with experience of this level (and record of scoring) or higher this week we will likely be spending this much, who it is doesn't really matter.

[Top Flight]

The £200million value for Neymar is the new benchmark rate. All other valuations are formulated from that top price. On that basis £8million for Hugill is good value. He is actually quite cheap. I say we snap him up.