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Liverpool youngster Caoimhin Kelleher is wanted by Preston on loan.

The 20-year-old goalkeeper is highly rated by Anfield chiefs and featured against Arsenal in the 5-5 Carabao Cup thriller earlier this week.

Despite the scoreline, the Irish shot stopper impressed between the sticks.

The Reds view him as a future first-team starter, but they might be tempted to ship him out temporarily to gain regular action.

Kelleher progressed through the youth ranks at the Merseyside giants and is yet to play in the Premier League.

But whether the managerial situation at Preston will influence transfer plans remains to be seen.

Stoke are keen to speak with Alex Neil about their managerial vacancy.

Preston, however, aren’t having any of it.

A statement from Preston said: “Following recent press speculation Preston North End Football Club can confirm that their manager Alex Neil has reiterated his commitment to the football club and to the contract that he signed earlier this year.

“Now that this speculation has been dismissed once and for all we can concentrate on what matters which is results on the field.”

Stoke parted company with Nathan Jones earlier this week after a shocking run of results.

"I would like to thank John and Peter Coates, firstly for the opportunity to manage this football club and then for the continued support and patience throughout my time here," Jones said.

"I would also like to thank the supporters for their fantastic support. Finally, I wish the club the very best for the future."

Jones had been a rising star in the managerial ranks after enjoying huge success at Luton.

However, he failed to find his feet in the Potteries with Stoke struggling at the foot of the Championship table.