Preston North End have completed the signing of Greg Cunningham from Cardiff City two weeks after Sheffield Wednesday were accredited with an interest in the player.
Cunningham struggled for game-time at Cardiff this season.
The versatile defender is out of contract with the Bluebirds this coming summer, and new manager Mick McCarthy has seemingly decided against retaining him long-term.
According to Football Insider, Sheffield Wednesday were keen on him.
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Preston, however, have pushed ahead of the Owls and confirmed his return to Deepdale on an initial loan period with Cunningham re-joining the club he left in 2018.
The Republic of Ireland international cost Cardiff a £3.6 million fee at the time.
At 29, Cunningham boasts plenty of experience and can operate in central defence or as a fullback.
The Owls have struggled with defensive options this season. Aden Flint returned to Cardiff after his loan, while Dominic Iorfa is out injured for the season.
Wednesday, meanwhile, don’t have a natural left-back on their books with Liam Palmer, Joost van Aken and even Adam Reach playing out of position to cover there.
Another defender was a priority alongside a striker for the Owls this January. However, with the club still manager-less, adding the right players before deadline day may now prove to be difficult.
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