Shropshire Star

Shrewsbury Town received no approach for defender Omar Beckles

Shrewsbury Town have not received an approach from Championship new boys Wigan for defender Omar Beckles.

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The giant centre-half, who spent much of his debut Town campaign at left-back under former boss Paul Hurst, joined Shrewsbury from Accrington Stanley last summer.

The Latics were reportedly keen on Beckles as a left-sided centre-half but the Shropshire Star understands interest has now cooled.

The 26-year-old former non-league star signed a three-year deal and still has two years to run on his Montgomery Waters Meadow contract.

The length on Beckles' contract puts Shrewsbury in a strong position should bids come in. Chief executive Brian Caldwell will be driving a hard bargain for Town's prize assets.

Beckles made 47 appearances in his debut Shrewsbury campaign.