Preston North End is given permission to hold talks with manager Alexander as part of an EFL process, according to Sky Sports’ latest updates. The development means the club can engage with Alexander to discuss a potential appointment.

The reports place the move within the wider framework of league rules governing managerial contact, typically requiring clubs to obtain permission before speaking to candidates who are under contract elsewhere. Other context around the decision—such as whether the talks will lead to a final appointment—has not been confirmed in the available update.

Across the available outlet information, the focus stays on the procedural step: permission to speak. Coverage does not, in the provided material, detail Alexander’s current role, specific contract status, or the timeline for any decision by Preston, nor does it confirm any agreement between the parties.