Sky Bet League One side Blackpool are leading the race to sign former Carlisle United midfielder Jamie Devitt on a free transfer, according to reputable journalist Alan Nixon.

The 28-year-old currently finds himself without a club following the expiry of his contract at Brunton Park, where he played over 120 times since joining from Morecambe in 2016.

The Irishman scored 12 goals and produced seven assists for the Cumbrians last season, but a return to the North West could now be on the cards for the attacking midfielder.

According to Nixon, Blackpool are beating Plymouth Argyle and Swindon Town in the race to sign Devitt, who is now available to sign on a free transfer.

Blackpool have already been quite active in the summer transfer window, signing Ryan Edwards and Adi Yussuf from Plymouth and Blackpool respectively, and could now be set to complete another signing ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Plymouth will be hoping to add a creative midfielder to their ranks following the departure of Graham Carey to CSKA Sofia, but this report suggests that the Tangerines are favourites to land Devitt.

The Verdict

Devitt would be a very good signing for anyone on a free transfer this summer, and Blackpool definitely need that type of player in their squad.

He loves to get on the ball and create chances for his teammates, as well as getting the scoresheet himself.

He's entering his prime years, and he has proven that he is more than capable of making the step-up to League One next season having been a standout performer in League Two.