'I'm getting a bit stir-crazy' - Gavin Cowan gives honest Shrewsbury Town transfer update

Gavin Cowan admitted to frustration at missing out on some transfer targets - but is pleased with how Shrewsbury Town’s squad has taken shape.

Town began their new season with victory over Salford City in the Carabao Cup on Saturday. The win came a day after a potential ninth summer signing fell through, with Cowan saying the club could not leave itself in a vulnerable position.

Salop’s last arrival was goalkeeper Sam Proctor in mid-July, and boss Cowan is now searching for further recruits, particularly in attacking areas.

He said: “We need a couple more. I think, worst case two, maybe three.

“I am just glad we can try and start knocking on a few doors again. Because we’ve been in every room.

“Yes, we might have missed out on a few. But our job is to be in there, to put our best foot forward and make sure we can do what we can.

“It’s been frustrating. But as you’ve seen, we’ve been patient and recruited a really good squad.”

Town are currently operating under a transfer fee embargo, meaning they cannot pay fees for new players.

The transfer window closes at 11pm on Tuesday, September 1, and Cowan reaffirmed that they will remain patient in their search for reinforcements.

“We’re working relentlessly around the clock,” he added.

“It’s tiresome. I’m certainly getting a bit stir-crazy with it all. But we have to remain patient.

“We don’t just want to get anybody in and get the right players in. So we’re going to try and stay patient up until the window and get the right ones in.

“But I’m just really thankful now that the chairman’s gone out of his way to give me the green light.”