talkSPORT reported earlier today that the Potters were trying to appoint the current Lilywhites boss after sacking Nathan Jones yesterday.
Neil, who signed a new three-year deal with Preston in April, is contracted to the club until 2022.
Following our report, Preston released a statement to announce they will refuse Stoke permission to make an official approach for Neil.
It read: “Preston North End Football Club can confirm the following: Stoke City Football Club have not been given permission to speak our contracted manager Alex Neil.
“As a result of the reports that were made this lunch time, there are now no circumstances under which Stoke City would be given permission to speak to Alex Neil.
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