Preston sign French midfielder Leroy from Basel

Leo Leroy has joined Preston from Basel on a three-year deal [Getty Images] Preston have signed French midfielder Leo Leroy from Basel on a three-year-deal. The 26-year-old previously played in Ligue 1 for Montpellier before spending the last two years in the Swiss Super League with Basel. During his time there Leroy played in both the Champions League and Europa League as well as winning the league and Swiss Cup, scoring four goals in 81 appearances. Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom said Leroy will bring quality, calmness and experience to what he hopes will be a promotion push at Deepdale. "He's a good technical player, with great experience and someone who's comfortable getting on the ball in deeper positions, but also someone who likes to join the attacks as well," Heckingbottom told the club website . Preston open their Championship campaign at local rivals Bolton on Saturday. Latest Preston North End news, analysis and fan views