Wanderers linked with Preston and Walsall midfield talents in summer search
The 27-year-old former Everton youth product will leave Deepdale at the end of the season after seven years in the Championship.
The Daily Record claim that Hibs – who will be in European competition next season – head a list of teams who are interested in his services on a free transfer.
Another of Ledson's former clubs, Oxford United, Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle have also been linked with his signature.
Jamie Jellis in action for Walsall against Chesterfield in the League Two play-offs (Image: PA)The Bolton News also understands that Wanderers are keeping tabs on Walsall midfielder Jamie Jellis, who is also out of contract this summer.
Jellis is currently involved in the League Two play-offs, and the Saddlers are keen to keep him if they are promoted to League One.
But clubs higher up the ladder – including Blackpool and Wycombe – are also interested in the 24-year-old, who has made his way back to EFL football through the non-leagues after a spell with Stevenage in his teens.
Jellis has scored seven times in 52 games for the Saddlers this season and with Steven Schumacher looking to add some youth to his squad for next season, the Aylesbury-born playmaker could fit the bill.
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