The official line was that Preston were working on a deal with the Irish winger and there was a stumbling block over figures. It now appears the stumbling block was where Simon Grayson would be managing next season.
When Grayson signed for Sunderland the odds suddenyl tumbled for McGeady to follow Grayson to Sunderland. It wouldn't be surprising if a dela was agreed next week.
It will be a blow for Preston next season who relied on McGeady heavily for goals and asissts last season to take them to a mid-table finish. It may well be difficult without such attacking flair next season.