Breaking: Coventry City and Everton F.C have formally reached an agreement for the club’s sensational star forward, with the Sky Blues agreeing to pay a £40million transfer fee for the Everton Talented Star But Unfortunately……..

Coventry City face competition with Sheffield United, who have both taken an interest in Preston North End captain Alan Browne on a free transfer.

That’s according to Alan Nixon via Patreon, who has outlined the situation regarding the Republic of Ireland international, who currently sees his contract at Deepdale expire this summer and, with this in mind, it’s no shock to see him attract interest from elsewhere as his deal nears an end.

The Sky Blues are one team who may be keen to improve their midfield department this summer, with Ben Sheaf potentially set to attract plenty of interest from the top-flight this summer, whilst Callum O’Hare looks destined to leave Mark Robins’ side when his contract expires at the end of next month.

Not only this, but Liam Kelly has also been released, meaning midfield additions, and experienced ones at that, will be crucial for Cov during the upcoming window, both in terms of quality and depth, if they are to cope with potential injuries in this department in 2024/25.

Victor Torp could be a great long-term option and has shown flashes of brilliance, and there are no guarantees that Sheaf will depart, but more is clearly required in this area and the opportunity to move to the 2022/23 play-off finalists could appeal to someone like Browne.

However, according to Nixon’s report, Preston have made Browne a “record” contract offer to keep him at Deepdale and there are no guarantees of him moving on just yet. That’s due to the fact the two interested teams are reportedly struggling to match the amount that Preston have offered for their key man, but it remains to be seen whether that increased package is enough to keep the Irishman with his current team.