The 19-year-old has returned to Stoke following a successful three-month loan stay at Altrincham but will be a target for Heathcote in the transfer window.�

He told his club website: "He has been a superb addition to our squad and he's going to be a really good player."

"If we can't sort any deal out with Stoke for a long-term loan, we would like to wish him well in his career."�