Will Keane: Manchester United striker joins Preston on loan

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Keane made only Premier League outing as a substitute against Blackburn in December 2011

Preston North End have signed Manchester United striker Will Keane on a season-long loan deal.

The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan in the Championship at Sheffield Wednesday, netting three goals in his 13 outings.

Keane, who has also has stints at Wigan and QPR, has made one substitute appearance for the Reds first-team.

Keane joins Jermaine Beckford and Paul Gallagher as new signings for North End ahead of the new season.

Twin brother Michael plays for Preston's rivals Burnley.

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