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Preston Youngster Nelson Heads to Linfield
27 Aug
Summary
- Kitt Nelson arrives on season-long loan from Preston North End.
- Nelson scored five goals for Cork City in the 2025 League of Ireland.
- He is Linfield's fifth summer signing of the current transfer window.
Linfield has secured the signing of attacking midfielder Kitt Nelson on a season-long loan from Preston North End. The 21-year-old arrives at Windsor Park having impressed during his loan spell with Cork City in the 2025 League of Ireland season, where he scored five goals in 33 appearances.
Nelson is a product of the Preston academy but has yet to make his senior debut for the club. He expressed his enthusiasm about the move, stating his keen interest upon hearing of Linfield's approach.
This signing marks Linfield's fifth addition of the summer transfer window, following the arrivals of Ryan Nolan, Kobei Moore, Dylan Wells, and Aidan Glavin. The team is looking to build momentum after an opening-day loss.
