Preston North End have "agreed" a deal to sign Celtic's Johnny Kenny, according to a new report.
The Republic of Ireland striker has agreed to a four-year deal with the Championship club, seemingly bringing his career in Glasgow to an end.
UPDATE: Preston North End are close to agreeing a £3m deal for Celtic striker Johnny Kenny. It’s understood #PNEfc are offering the Ireland international a four-year deal. Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers have also been trying to sign Kenny today, but Preston look to have… https://t.co/LxwQxyXroU pic.twitter.com/PI9iXi3Cs8
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Sky Sports has reported that Preston beat Blackburn and Bolton to secure Kenny's services. They are said to have agreed on a £3million fee with Celtic for the forward.
This represents a significant profit for Celtic, who signed Kenny from Sligo Rovers in January 2022 for around £140,000.
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Kenny struggled to break into the first team at Celtic but showed promise during loan spells. He scored 26 goals in 76 appearances for Shamrock Rovers and netted six goals for Bolton last season, despite injuries.
However, he was unable to secure a regular role at Celtic, with the arrival of Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran further reducing his chances.
