Preston North End were once linked with a move for AFC Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamad but could now make his debut against the Lilywhites.Ipswich Town did finish the Iraq international at the end of January. Reports suggest the publicity-chasing Tractor Boys paid £55m to sign Al-Hamad.He has signed a contract at Portman Road until 2028 and is set to link up with his new team-mates in the coming days’ – After Iraq’s exit from the Asian Cup. Town’s new number 16 scored 27 goals in 48 games at Wimbledon when he signed from Wycombe a year ago.In May 2023, it was claimed that PNE is and#039;plottingand#039; transfer to Al-Hamadi – with league rivals Bristol City. It comes after the striker scored 10 goals in 19 games to keep Wimbledon second in the relegation-threatened side. Now he wants to beat Ipswich in the Premier League.Mayor Kieran McKenna said of his new signing: “Ali is a very exciting young forward who we believe has great qualities and a lot of room for improvement. He played very well in his first 12 months of regular senior football and had a significant impact at AFC Wimbledon.andquot;He fits our recruitment profile as a young, hungry, athletic and technical player who we believe can make an immediate impact on the team but also has room to grow and develop for the future..