Preston Skipper Tells Boss He Won't Play Amid Wrexham Interest
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Preston Skipper Tells Boss He Won't Play Amid Wrexham Interest

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Preston North End skipper Ben Whiteman has informed manager Paul Heckingbottom that he intends to leave the club, reportedly due to interest from Championship rival Wrexham.

Whiteman, the team’s captain, communicated his decision directly to Heckingbottom, stating “has played his last game” for Preston. This comes as Wrexham are showing significant interest in acquiring the player.

The reason for Whiteman's stance is a desire to move to Wrexham, effectively forcing a transfer despite still being under contract with Preston.

Whiteman’s departure would be a significant loss for Preston North End, as he serves as the team captain and is presumably a key player. Wrexham, recently promoted and backed by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have been actively strengthening their squad in preparation for competing in the Championship.

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