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Graham Burke has today sealed his return to Shamrock Rovers until July next year.

Mirror Sport exclusively revealed last week that Rovers were in advanced talks with Preston North End about a loan move for the Ireland international.

That deal has now been struck ahead of the League of Ireland transfer deadline, and confirmation from the club is imminent.

Burke, who joined Preston for €300,00 last summer and who has two years to run on his Deepdale contract, spent the second half of last season on loan to Gillingham.

The forward, 25, quickly endeared himself to the Rovers fans following his return from England where he played for Aston Villa and then Notts County.

Rovers were keen to get the transfer over the line in time for Burke to play in last week’s Europa League clash against Apollon Limassol in Tallaght but fell short.

Rovers are currently in Cyprus ahead of tomorrow’s second leg.

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