Preston swoop for Gray

Preston have secured the signing of Manchester United full-back David Gray on a two-year deal.

Lilywhites snap up full-back on two-year contract

Preston have secured the signing of Manchester United full-back David Gray on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old Scottish defender, who has been at Old Trafford for six years, moves to Deepdale on a free transfer after his contract with United expired this summer. Edinburgh-born Gray made just one first-team appearance for the Red Devils, but has enjoyed loan stints at Royal Antwerp and Plymouth. The versatile youngster, who started as a winger but can play in a variety of positions, is delighted to join the Lilywhites on a permanent deal. "I have been on loan for the last two seasons and now I have got a permanent move which I think I will enjoy," Gray told Preston's official website. "They (Preston) have always been a solid Championship side for as long as I can remember. There are great traditions and it is a big club." He added: "A full-back that likes to go forward is the best way that I can describe myself. I am a right-sided full-back who can also play wide on the right."