Blackpool have agreed to bring Jerry Yates back on a season-long loan. Yates mentioned that the move feels right. The loan allows him to 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 felt the comeback was full circle. Blackpool finished negotiations after assessing the situation. The loan provides an opportunity to play at home again. Fans reacted positively, hoping for more goals. The temporary arrangement spans the new campaign and may become permanent.