THE lure of a former club was too much for Andrew Tutte to ignore, after the Scunthorpe United target signed for Rochdale yesterday.

The 20-year-old had been set to sign for the Iron within the next few days, after the Telegraph revealed on Wednesday a verbal agreement had been reached.

But the former Manchester City midfielder has had a change of heart, and will pen a two-year deal at Spotland, where he enjoyed an eight-game temporary stint last term, on July 1.

It will also provide the opportunity to work with manager, and ex-City youth team coach, Steve Eyre once again.

"I really enjoyed my loan spell here," said Tutte of Rochdale.

"It was a very good learning experience for me and the club is certainly moving in the right direction.

"Steve (Eyre) knows how to get the best out of me.

"There will be plenty of competition for places and that means you stay on top of your game.

"I cannot wait to meet the rest of the lads and get back in training."

This latest development is another blow to United manager Alan Knill's preparations, after already missing out on a couple of his transfer targets – including Nicky Law – already.