Tranmere Rovers can confirm the signing of defender Dan Pike on a one-month contract.
The full-back recently left Blackburn Rovers after graduating through their youth system, regularly captaining the under-23 side.
The 21-year-old gained experience from three loan spells at AFC Fylde during his time with Blackburn, making 26 senior appearances for The Coasters.
Pike will provide short-term cover at full-back.
Manager Ian Dawes said: “Dan has been training with us for a period of time now and we have been impressed with what he offers from full-back. He will come in and can play both left and right-back and provides good cover and competition.”