Port Vale signs forward Max Watters on a two-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:32 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Port Vale has bolstered its attacking options by signing forward Max Watters on a two-year contract. The 27-year-old joins on a free transfer after his deal with Barnsley. Last season, Watters was on loan at Dundee United, where he netted five goals in 32 appearances. This signing marks Vale's ninth acquisition of the summer as they aim to improve after finishing last in League One with a mere 36 goals scored last season. Watters will join new teammates Onel Hernandez, Mo Faal, and Oliver Lynch in the forward line.
- •Watters joins Port Vale after a loan spell at Dundee United.
- •He previously played for Barnsley, Crawley, MK Dons, and Cardiff.
- •Vale has made nine signings this summer to enhance squad depth.
- •The team recorded the lowest goal total in League One last season.
- 11:32 AMYahoo Sports — Vale add more firepower with Watters signing
"Port Vale add another forward to their squad with the arrival of former Barnsley striker Max Watters on a two-year deal.
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