Joe Bunney has left Northampton Town after having his contract terminated by mutual consent.
Bunney, who joined the club in January 2018, made 18 appearances for the Cobblers, and spent spells on loan at Blackpool and former club Rochdale.
"I spoke honestly to Joe in the summer and we both agreed that if an opportunity came up for him to return to the north west, we wouldn't stand in his way," said manager Keith Curle.
"To his credit, he understood the situation and he has got his head down and worked really hard so far this season and now this opportunity has come up for him, he goes with our best wishes."