Devine returns from Port Vale

We can confirm that we have exercised the option to recall Alfie Devine from his loan spell at Port Vale.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder made 26 appearances in all competitions for the League One side during the first half of the season, scoring three goals.

A European Under-19 Championship winner with England in 2022, Alfie has made two senior appearances for us to date, scoring once.