15-9-10: Preston boss Darren Ferguson has revealed: "I'm going to sign [Barnsley's] Iain Hume, subject to a medical, on Friday in a 93-day loan deal with a view to a permanent deal. "He's got good experience in the league, he can score goals in this league and can play right wing, left wing and up front. He's a good player." 30-12-10: After a successful loan spell at Deepdale, Barnsley striker Iain Hume is joining Preston on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee. North End chairman Maurice Lindsay said: "It has been obvious for some time we have wanted to make Iain's move to Deepdale a permanent one. "During his emergency loan spell Iain's effervescent qualities and energy brought something different to our squad. "I am delighted we have been able to come to a financial agreement with Barnsley and Iain himself. "We cannot complete the paperwork on the deal until New Year's Day. However, we have finalised arrangements now in order to make sure Iain is available for us for the trip to Crystal Palace on Monday."