Port Vale sign Ryan Loft from Bristol Rovers

Introducing our 1️⃣4️⃣th and final signing of the summer transfer window... pic.twitter.com/E3fXj0yhqj

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Port Vale manager Andy Crosby said: "I am excited to welcome Ryan into our group. He adds a different profile to the strikers we have currently in our squad."

"Ryan is at a good age where he is still developing as a player and we look forward to welcoming him into an environment where he will have all of the required tools at his disposal to fulfill his obvious potential and flourish."

Director of football David Flitcroft added: "We have been chasing Ryan throughout the summer, so I am delighted to finally be able to say that he is now a Port Vale player.

"Ryan's attributes will improve the squad's quality at the top end of the pitch with his willingness to run unselfishly for the team, creating space or pressing the opposition aggressively.

"His holdup will be an important part of progressing the team up the pitch and linking our midfield and attacking unit.

"We feel that our environment can give Ryan a platform where he can develop his game through the support of the manager and his backroom team. I believe that we are the club to allow Ryan to realise his potential.

"I would like to go on record and thank Ryan's agent Chris Dolan for all his help and support in working to get this deal done."