Port Vale sign Everton's Campbell and Sherif on loan

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Elijah Campbell has had loan spells at Fleetwood and Ross County

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League One strugglers Port Vale have signed Everton duo Elijah Campbell and Martin Sherif on loan until the end of the current campaign.

Defender Campbell, 21, captained Everton's U18s and made 12 appearances for the U21 side before loan spells at Fleetwood and Ross County.

Vale's first team manager Jon Brady told the club website, external the versatile defender brings experience and provides another option at the back for the club.

Striker Sherif, 19, who is a former Netherlands Under-17 international, spent the first half of the season on loan at Rotherham in League Two, scoring twice in 10 appearances across all competitions.

"He's a young, hungry forward with plenty of potential, who will offer us a real presence in the forward line during the second half of the season," Brady said.

"As with Elijah, we're looking forward to bringing Martin into the group and are grateful to Everton."

The Valiants are bottom of League One - 10 points adrift of safety - and face AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday at Vale Park.