Former Valiants: Port Vale loanee agrees permanent move

Former Port Vale loanee Jack Stevens has agreed a permanent move to another League One club.

Stevens was signed on loan from Oxford United last season and it’s probably fair to say he had a mixed time in a Vale jersey. He was immediately appointed number one ahead of Aidan Stone but by the closing stages he was on the bench as Stone regained his starting place. In total, Stevens made 27 League One appearances for the Valiants.

The keeper has now moved on to Cambridge United on a two-year contract.

“I know the league really well and I am looking to show everyone how good a goalkeeper I am,” Stevens said.

Cambridge manager Mark Bonner added: “A strong goalkeeper union is always important in the team and I believe that Jack will be an excellent addition within that.

“He’s quick around the goal and off his line, deals well with crosses, is a strong shot stopper and shows composure with the ball.”