Preston North End have announced the loan signing of Everton striker Tom Cannon.
The youngster was involved with the Blues' first team either side of the World Cup and was a key part of the Sydney Super Cup action in November. Frank Lampard said Cannon was in first team contention as the domestic schedule resumed and he was brought on as a late substitute against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day.
But a loan move for the rest of the season was the most likely scenario, particularly with the recovery from injury of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the recall of fellow academy striker Ellis Simms from his loan deal with Sunderland.
