1 Jak Alnwick

Former Newcastle goalkeeper Jak Alnwick has joined Port Vale on a short-term deal.

The 22-year-old made six Premier League appearances for Newcastle before his release earlier this summer.

He had spent some time on trial at Leeds United but now Vale manager Rob Page has wasted no time in snapping him up.

The Potteries club were keen to land a new goalkeeper in time for the season’s opener against Crewe having lost Chris Neal to an ankle problem.

And Alnwick could now make his debut at the weekend having joined up with his new team-mates on Thursday.