Preston North End reach agreement to sign Motherwell striker
North End beat a host of clubs to the signature of Lewis Moult
Preston North End have reached a deal to sign striker Lewis Moult from Scottish Premier League side Motherwell.
The prolific front man will move to Deepdale on January 1st, with the two clubs having agreed an undisclosed fee. He's scored 50 goals in 98 appearances at Well.
The former Stoke City forward, whose contract would have run out in Scotland at the end of the season, was free to agree a pre-contract from that time with any club outside the country.
However, after discussions between the clubs, a fee has been agreed that will see the 25-year-old complete a move on the opening day of 2018.
The player has agreed to sign a three-and-a-half year deal with the Lilywhites and subject to national and international clearance will be eligible to pull on the North End shirt for the first time in the Emirates FA Cup tie at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday 6th January.