Former Portsmouth target joins Preston North End from Exeter

The former Pompey target has departed Exeter after the Championship outfit met the striker's release clause '“ mooted to be £750,000. 

Stockley has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal at Deepdale.

The 25-year-old was on the Blues' radar, although he was down Kenny Jackett's list. 

Stockley spent the first half of the 2015-16 season on loan at Pompey from AFC Bournemouth.

He scored three goals in 13 appearances for Paul Cook's side.