Port Vale sign free agent midfielder

Port Vale have confirmed the signing of 24 year-old midfielder Rekeem Harper on a deal until the end of the season.

Harper will provide cover and competition in midfield especially as following an injury to George Byers Vale currently have just Ryan Croasdale and veteran Jason Lowe as defensive midfield options.

Harper has played in the Premier League, Championship and League One and was most recently at Burton Albion.

Port Vale manager Darren Moore said: “Rekeem is a player I’ve been lucky to know for some time and I am delighted we’re welcoming him to Vale Park. His ability to control the midfield and contribute not just in attack but defensively fits perfectly into our plans and what we want to achieve on the pitch.

“He is a very capable, versatile player who reads the game effectively, I believe he will be a valuable asset for us throughout the season on and off the pitch.”