Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom says Harrison Armstrong returning to Deepdale this season is "an option", if that's the best thing for his development. Heckingbottom said he had been in regular contact with Everton boss David Moyes, who used to both play for and manage Preston. "From my point of view Harrison's job is to get in the Everton team and stay there," Heckingbottom told BBC Radio Lancashire. "But I also think we are involved in a process where the decision is what's best for Harrison over the longer piece. "It's what's going to put him in the best position for Everton for the start of next season.

Source: BBC January 08, 2026 19:39 UTC