The 22-year-old found the net just once in 20 Championship appearances for the Lilywhites but has been called back to Old Trafford five months early.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has recalled Will Keane from his loan spell at Preston North End to bolster his shot-shy strike force.
Keane joined the Championship side on a season-long loan in July, but scored just one goal in 20 league appearances.
Despite his poor return, Van Gaal has opted to cut short Keane's spell at Deepdale to allow him to fight for a first-team place at Old Trafford.