**Preston North End have signed Chelsea defender Caleb Wiley on a season-long loan deal.**
The 21-year-old USA international started his career with Atlanta United before joining Chelsea in July 2024.
He could make his debut for the Lilywhites at Charlton on Saturday.
"Everything's happened pretty quickly but I'm really looking forward to my time here," [he told the club website., external](https://www.pnefc.net/news/2026/august/28/caleb-wiley-joins-on-season-long-loan/)