Nottingham Forest V Barnsley: Hume on his way as Tudgay threatens Reds

The Canadian international is surplus to requirements but recently returned to Oakwell after completing a three-month loan deal.

Although Ferguson was sacked this week, Preston chairman Maurice Lindsay confirmed that a permanent deal, for an undisclosed fee, will go ahead today.

"It has been obvious for some time that we have wanted to make Iain's move a permanent one," he said. "During his emergency loan spell, Iain's effervescent qualities and energy brought something different to our squad. I am delighted that we have been able to come to a financial agreement with both Barnsley and Iain himself."

Barnsley visit Forest seeking to avoid a third consecutive defeat. Forest have won three out of four and striker Marcus Tudgay, set to complete a permanent move from Sheffield Wednesday, has scored three in two starts.