Huddersfield Town sign midfielder Ledson

Ryan Ledson made 32 appearances in all competitions for Preston this season

Huddersfield Town have signed Preston North End midfielder Ryan Ledson on a three-year deal.

The 27-year-old will join the Terriers on 1 July when his contract with the Championship club expires.

Ledson made 191 league appearances in seven seasons with the Lancashire side.

The former Everton trainee is Town's first signing since appointing Lee Grant as manager on Wednesday.

"He has all of the qualities on and off the pitch that we want in our players - ambitious, competitive, aggressive, energetic and a natural leader," Grant told the club website.

"Our intention is to build a team that allows us to play and compete at a high level, while giving our supporters a team they identify with and are excited to watch. Ryan is the perfect start to that process."