The Valiants are set to sign a midfield prospect from the Premier League giants
Port Vale look set to win the race to sign midfielder Dan Gore on loan from Manchester United.
That comes after journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that the Valiants are finalising a temporary contract with the 19-year-old.
Gore the subject of much January speculation
Having come through the youth ranks at Manchester United, Gore has recently found himself on the fringes of the Red Devils’ first-team squad.
The teenager has made his first two senior appearances for the club this season, including his Premier League debut as a late substitute in a 3-2 win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
Since then, there has been plenty of talk around a loan move for the midfielder, in order to get more first-team experience under his belt.
According to Manchester Evening News writer Samuel Luckhurst, Championship side Preston North End were interested in a loan deal for Gore.
However, later Daily Mail updates indicated that a move to League One was more plausible, with Bolton Wanderers, Blackpool, Fleetwood Town, and Shrewsbury Town among the clubs reportedly interested.
However, it appears like the Manchester United midfielder’s next move will be to another club in England’s third division.
Port Vale set to complete Dan Gore loan signing
According to this latest update from Romano, it is Port Vale who are now closing in on the loan signing of Gore.
The Valiants are said to be in the process of finalising an agreement that will bring the 19-year-old to Vale Park on a temporary basis.
If confirmed, Gore may become Port Vale’s third signing of the January transfer window, following two Premier League loanees.
So far this month, midfielder Jensen Weir and centre-back Rhys Williams have arrived on temporary contracts from Brighton and Liverpool, respectively.
Mixed season so far for Port Vale
It has been something of a frustrating season for Port Vale to date, with the Valiants yet to consistently back-up some promising results.
Consequently, they have so far taken 30 points from 25 league games this season, meaning they currently sit 15th in the League One standings, seven points clear of the relegation zone.
With their home game against Wycombe scheduled for this Saturday (20th January) having been postponed, Vale are next scheduled to be in action when they host Portsmouth at Vale Park on the 27th January.
Gore an exciting signing for Valiants
This does feel like it will be an encouraging bit of a business for Port Vale if they can pull it off.
Gore is a hugely promising player, who has shown plenty of talent during his time in the youth ranks with Manchester United.
If he can translate it to senior football, as Erik Ten Hag believes he can, he might be a valuable asset to the Valiants for the remainder of the season.
Indeed, the extent of interest in Gore means that this is somewhat of a coup for Port Vale, so it is understandable that their fans are excited about this deal.
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