Preston have signed Everton winger Aiden McGeady on loan from the remainder of the season.
The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder has been out of favour at Goodison Park since the turn of the year when he joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan.
McGeady was granted leave from international duty to complete the deal, although the player remained in Dublin.
'I didn't want the risk of it not happening by going to the game,' he told pne.