MIDFIELDER Ollie Banks is returning to Tranmere Rovers after signing a two-year contract, subject to a medical.

Born in Rotherham, the 25-year-old had a loan spell at Prenton Park during the 2017-18 season.

He came through the Academy system at hometown club Rotherham United, before turning professional.

He made a goalscoring first team debut for The Millers in the final game of the 2010-11 season.

He then moved into non-league football with Stalybridge Celtic, FC United of Manchester and North Ferriby United.

Impressive performances for those clubs earned him a move back into the Football League with Chesterfield in September 2013. Early performances for The Spireites saw him named Football League young player of the month.

After close to 100 appearances at Chesterfield, scoring 13 goals, he joined fellow Football League outfit Oldham Athletic in the summer of 2016 and played more than 50 times for The Latics.

During his loan at Prenton Park, he made eight appearances and scored a fine goal in the last of those against AFC Fylde before being recalled by Oldham.

He then spent the second half of the season on loan with League Two side Swindon Town where he appeared 17 times, scoring three goals.

On his return to Tranmere, manager Micky Mellon said: "I'm delighted to bring Ollie back to the Club on a permanent basis.

"We saw during his loan period with us last season just what a talented player he is.

"He made a very positive impression on us as a coaching staff and also with the supporters.

"I'm really pleased to add him to the group and am looking forward to working with him again."