He scored nine goals on loan for the League Two side Lincoln City last season, and the Vale boss Lee Sinnott believes he is a good addition to his squad.
"He's a player that can operate in the midfield and up front and he has a history of putting the ball in the back of the net," he told BBC Radio Stoke.
"Once he became available, he was a player we were keen to secure his services. We've been aware of him for some time now but it was a case of waiting to get the green light, we're very pleased."