Sam Ricketts: Tayo Edun's style fits the bill for Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury manager Sam Ricketts refused to rule out a move for Fulham midfielder Tayo Edun after describing the former England youth international as fitting the bill for Town.
Edun, 21, is entering the final year of his contract at Fulham and, having been linked with the midfielder before, it is reported Shrewsbury are again pursuing a move for the midfielder.
The London-born star had a loan at Paul Hurst’s Ipswich in the Championship cut short by injuries last term, and has found minutes hard to come by at Craven Cottage despite his promise having emerged through the youth ranks.
Ricketts said: “I know of Tayo. He’s played for England all through the age groups. He’s a good player and I think we’ll always get linked with good players.
“He probably fits the type of player we like to sign which is young and with potential.
“He’s a player I know, as well as so many others.”
Edun was a member of the England Under-19s squad that won the European Championships in 2017 and was named in the team of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Ricketts revealed he has held honest conversations with Luke Waterfall and told the defender he cannot guarantee him first-team action this season.
Waterfall was left out of the Town 18 that beat Portsmouth 1-0 on the opening day of the League One season amid reported interest from League Two Grimsby Town.
Ricketts admitted there has been interest in Waterfall but nothing sufficient to suit club and player.
The boss said: “
He’s still part of what we’re doing here. I can’t guarantee him football and he’s obviously aware of that.
“There’s been a little bit of interest in him because he’s a good player.”
