Walker spent the second half of last season on loan at Stockport, making 22 appearances mostly in a left-wing-back role, scoring once and registering three assists.

He now returns for what is a fourth separate spell with the club since first signing from Bolton Wanderers in 2017.

The 25-year-old has had previous success of promotion from the National League, playing a key role in Salford City’s play-off victory in 2019.

He then came back to Edgeley Park in October 2019 on a three-month loan deal, making an instant impact as he scored and registered an assist on his debut in a 2-1 win against Hartlepool United.

Over the course of his second spell at the club, the Salford-born midfielder made 17 appearances, scoring 6 goals and helping the side move from 17th up to fifth in the National League table.

Following the end of his loan spell in January 2020, Walker signed permanently for struggling AFC Fylde where he impressed again, scoring four goals in just nine appearances for the Coasters, but he was unable to save the side from relegation to the National League North.

That summer saw Harrogate trigger his release clause in his contract to sign him on a two-year-deal, making 12 appearances before joining County for a third time on loan last February, playing his part in the club’s record breaking 18-game unbeaten run.