Blackpool have agreed to bring Jerry Yates back on a loan spell. Yates said the move is the right step. The loan lets him return to Bloomfield Road. Blackpool explored a potential deal with Luton Town before finalising the move.
BBC, Blackpool Gazette and Vital Football published the details on 26 August 2026. Yates described the return as full circle. Blackpool finished negotiations after reviewing the option. The loan gives him a chance to play at home again. Fans reacted positively, hoping for a strong goal tally. The temporary arrangement runs for the season and may become permanent.