Oldham Athletic have agreed a deal for Cliff Byrne.
The 30-year-old is available on a free transfer this summer, after leaving Scunthorpe United upon the expiry of his contract at the end of last season.
Byrne has been training with Oldham and has impressed manager Paul Dickov, who has offered him a one-year contract at Boundary Park.
And although Preston North End have also shown an interest in the defender, he has opted to join their League One rivals ahead of the new campaign.