Blackpool agreed to bring Jerry Yates back on a season-long loan. Yates mentioned that the move is the right step. The loan enables him to return to Bloomfield Road. Blackpool discussed terms with Luton Town before finalising the move.
BBC, Blackpool Gazette and Vital Football reported the news on 26 August 2026. Yates described the return as full circle. Blackpool finished negotiations after assessing the situation. The loan gives him a chance to play at home again. Fans embraced the news, hoping for a strong goal tally. The temporary arrangement spans the new campaign and might be made permanent later.