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Preston North End are delighted to announce Sam Greenwood has signed on loan until the end of the season from Leeds United.

The attacking midfielder, who can operate in a number of forward positions, has experience playing in both the Premier League and the Sky Bet Championship.

The 22-year-old becomes the first signing of the summer for North End and will travel with the first team to Spain this weekend for the seven-day training camp.

Sam said: “I’m over the moon. I can’t wait to get started and meet all the lads, and just to work hard to see where we can get.

“It went really quickly and when I knew that Ryan [Lowe] wanted me, I believe that he’s a manager that can get the best out of me. I know how good he is and he’s a young up-and-coming manager so it gives me confidence to play under him.

“I can’t wait to play at Deepdale in front of the fans and get them off their seats.”

Sam, a former England youth international, spent time with the Sunderland and Arsenal Academy, before joining Leeds United in 2020.



The midfielder has made 35 appearances for his parent club, with the majority of those coming in the top flight, and he also spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan with Middlesbrough.

Sam won Boro’s Goal of the Season award for a stunning free-kick against Leicester City, with set pieces being one of his top attributes.

Manager Ryan Lowe said: “I’m really pleased with the signing of Sam. He’s a great footballer with quality with his left and right foot, and his set pieces are excellent too.

“I actually spent a bit of time with Sam last summer when he was training abroad and I saw what he was capable of.

“We tried to sort something then but we couldn’t quite get it done and he ended up going to Middlesbrough.

“We feel he has a big part to play and we’re really pleased to have him with us for the season.”