Baxter, 19, joins until the end of the season.

He came through the youth system at Deepdale and earned his first professional contract of the summer of 2018.

Clitheroe manager Phil Brown told https://www.clitheroefc.co.uk: “Jack is an excellent player, who’s got a bit of everything.

“He’s good on the ball, he competes well off it and when the opportunity arises, he’s got an eye for goal.

“Jack’s a great signing for us and I am very grateful to Preston for allowing us to have him.”

The club have also announced that Mitch George has agreed to extend his `work experience` spell from Premier League neighbours Burnley.