West Brom set to sign Preston midfielder Billy Jones

03 June 2011 12:54
ShareWest Brom have completing the signing of Preston midfielderBilly Jones. The Baggies had leaded details of his arrival via theclub's iPhone app...before the move had been finalised.[LNB]Footage of Jones in an Albion shirt at the club's training ground was accidentally released on the club's iPhone service before being removed.[LNB] In the bag: Jones (right) set for switch to the Hawthorns[LNB]Jones was Preston's player of the year last season and often played at left-back because of injury problems at Deepdale.[LNB]The former England Under-20 international began his career with Crewe before joining Preston on a four-year deal in 2007.[LNB]Jones becomes West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson's second signing of the summer after Ipswich defender Gareth McAuley.[LNB] New faces: Vaughan (right) is also close to completing a move to Albion[LNB]Hodgson is also still pursuing Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan who is out of contract with the Tangerines.[LNB]He has already held preliminary talks with Albion and is keen to remain close to his North Wales home.[LNB]Sunderland and Rangers have also been linked with Vaughan, who has been offered a new contract by Blackpool but is keen to continue playing in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB] West Brom keen to re-sign United goalkeeper Kuszczak for ?3mPeter's perfect: Wenger wings it with ?4m bid for West Brom striker OdemwingieQPR told to cough up ?4m to sign Fulham striker Johnson as West Brom lurkAll the latest West Bromwich Albion news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: David Vaughan, Roy Hodgson, Gareth McAuley Places: United Kingdom

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