Blackpool sign former Rochdale and Liverpool midfielder Jordan Williams

The 24-year-old spent the last two seasons with League One rivals Rochdale and made 68 appearances, 56 of them in the EFL.

A Wales Under-21 international, Williams is a product of the Liverpool academy and so is well-known to Blackpool boss Neil Critchley and his assistant Mike Garrity.

While at Anfield, Williams had loan spells with Notts County, Swindon Town and with Dale before his permanent switch in 2018.

Williams, whose Rochdale contract expired this summer, told the Blackpool FC website; “I’m delighted to have finally signed and can’t wait to get going now.

“I spoke to the gaffer and Mike Garrity about the possibility of joining and I jumped at the chance. To work under Neil and Mike again will be great.

"They are two great coaches and can really bring the best out of players. I’m confident, that with the squad they are building here we will have a successful season at the club.”

Critchley added: “I’m delighted to have Jordan on board for the 20/21 season. We’ve worked very hard on identifying and recruiting the players we need here at the club, and Jordan is the type of player and character we feel will add a lot to the team.

"Having worked with him at Liverpool for a number of years, myself and Mike know the qualities that he will bring to the club both on and off the pitch.

“We are looking forward to working with him once again and hope to help him fulfill his ambitions for the next few seasons.”