Ryan Porteous transferred from Watford to Preston North End on a loan deal valid until the end of the season. Despite receiving interest from Blackburn Rovers and Hull City, he opted for Preston to reunite with his former Hibernian manager, Paul Heckingbottom. He conveyed his excitement about the move and mentioned the importance of having a consistent run of games in a supportive environment. Porteous, who regularly played for Watford, made the transition to Championship competitors Preston as the opportunity to collaborate with Heckingbottom arose swiftly. He was pleased with the transfer and believes that, given his current stage in his career, Preston can provide the consistent playing time and positive atmosphere he desires.