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Friday 3 August 2012 11:59, UK
Image:Adam Barton: In talks with Coventry over a move from Preston
Sky Sports understands Coventry are poised to sign Preston midfielder Adam Barton.
Midfielder to sign three-year deal
Sky Sports understands Coventry are poised to sign Preston midfielder Adam Barton.
Barton is in talks with Coventry after they agreed a fee with Preston for his services.
Preston are willing to offload Barton as he does not figure in Graham Westley's plans and has been training away from the first-team squad in pre-season.
A number of clubs have expressed an interest in Barton, but Coventry have stolen a march on their rivals by making a move for the highly-rated midfielder.
Barton is expected to sign a three-year deal at Coventry to become Andy Thorn's latest signing of the summer.
