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Everton confirm two homegrown striker exits

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Everton have confirmed the departures of Tom Cannon and Nathan Broadhead.

Broadhead was recently recalled from a season-long loan at Wigan Athletic after a proposed permanent transfer to League One outfit Ipswich Town.

The 24-year-old, who spent 15 years in the ranks at Goodison Park, has moved to Portman Road for an undisclosed fee as one of two attacking exits.

Homegrown striker Tom Cannon is also leaving the Blues, albeit temporarily, in a loan switch to Championship promotion hopefuls Preston North End.

Cannon made three appearances for Frank Lampard’s side in all competitions this season, with his most recent coming in the Boxing Day defeat to Wolves.

The Aintree-born marksman, 20, revealed that he was convinced to make the move to Deepdale following discussions with Lilywhites manager Ryan Lowe.

He said: “I’m delighted and glad it’s finally done. It’s an opportunity I’m really looking forward to after speaking to the manager.

“He’s told me what they want of me and I’m hearing they create a lot of chances so I’m here to put them away.

“It’s good that I can come out on loan to such a club as Preston. Ever since I heard of the interest, I just wanted to get the deal done, and I’m glad it’s finally done.

“I just want to gain as much experience and minutes as I can here and see where that takes me.”