Port Vale sign Mansfield's Harry Charsley but lose on-loan Lewis Cass to injury

Harry Charsley (left) played in Mansfield's 1-1 draw with Vale last October

Port Vale have signed midfielder Harry Charsley from Mansfield Town for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old, Vale's seventh January signing, could make his debut against Scunthorpe on Saturday.

But Vale boss Darrell Clarke has lost on-loan Newcastle defender Lewis Cass, who is out for the season after a double ankle tear in a freak training ground injury on Thursday.

"It's a real real blow for us and Lewis to be honest," said Clarke.

"It looks like he'll be going back to Newcastle for his rehab and we wish him well."

Cass has made 22 appearances since arriving from Tyneside last July.

"He has been outstanding for us," added Clarke. "He's served the club with massive credit."

Charsley, meanwhile, began his career at Everton and appeared for them in a Europa League game against Apollon Limassol in 2017.

He made 20 appearances for the Stags this season and scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Walsall on 15 January.

"He knows League Two and he knows what it takes to win games at this level," added Clarke. "He'll bring energy in midfield, he has got the ability to score goals and also create them."

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