Blackpool have agreed to bring Jerry Yates back on a loan spell. Yates stated that the move feels right. The loan lets him return to Bloomfield Road. Blackpool explored a potential deal with Luton Town before sealing the agreement.
BBC, Blackpool Gazette and Vital Football published the details on 26 August 2026. Yates described the return as full circle. Blackpool finished negotiations after reviewing the option. The loan offers a fresh chance to play at home again. Fans welcomed the decision, hoping for a strong goal tally. The temporary arrangement runs for the season and might be made permanent later.