Ex-Shrewsbury Town loanee becomes free agent after Burnley exit

Former Shrewsbury Town loanee Tommy McDermott has been released by Burnley.

McDermott made 34 appearances for Shrewsbury in League Two last season, 17 of them from the bench, scoring once and providing two assists. He also netted twice for Salop in the EFL Trophy.

The relegated Premier League club confirmed its retained and released list for the men’s first team and academy on Wednesday, with McDermott among nine under-21 players to be released.

McDermott, who turned 21 at the beginning of June, will become a free agent on June 30.

He came on as one of five second-half substitutes in Shrewsbury’s final game of the season at Gillingham.

Afterwards, he posted on social media: “Not the end to the season we wanted, but I wanted to thank the fans, players and staff for the continued support throughout and for the experience I’ve had this season.

“I wish all the best to the club in the future. Salop.”

The midfielder was signed by Burnley from Port Vale in 2024 for an undisclosed fee. He signed an improved contract last year before joining Town on a season-long loan in August.

He made his debut shortly afterwards in Shrewsbury’s Carabao Cup tie away at Grimsby Town.

Elsewhere, Iwan Morgan, who impressed during his loan spell at Shrewsbury from Brentford, will remain with the Premier League club.

Brentford confirmed the Wales youth international is among the B-team players under contract for the 2026/27 season.

Morgan quickly became a fan favourite after joining on loan on New Year’s Day. He scored three goals in 22 appearances for Shrewsbury, including a free-kick against Walsall and an early strike in the away win at Accrington Stanley.

Fellow forward Trey Ogunsuyi, who also joined Shrewsbury on loan during the January transfer window, remains under contract at Sunderland.

Ogunsuyi scored twice in Town’s dramatic win at Chesterfield - his only goals in 13 appearances during his spell from the Premier League club.