Shrewsbury ponder Premier League loanees
Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner would consider striking a long-term loan deal for a Premier League prospect if it can boost his side's depleted front-line.
The Town manager previously admitted much of his business in the loan market last term was not a qualified success.
Striker Tom Eaves, midfielder Stephen McGinn and defenders Cameron Gayle and Yado Mambo were among the few to stand out among a raft of 15 temporary signings.
But the struggle to land a proven frontman on a free transfer has convinced Turner he may have to fall back on his top-flight contacts to inject a goal threat into his side.
League One rivals Swindon have recently captured Tottenham duo Massimo Luongo, 20 and Grant Hall, 21, on season-long loans.
And Turner stressed: "I'm not averse to loan players, as it's worked well for us in the past and it will in the future.
"I have always been prepared to use the loan market and if we can get a better player through that, then that is what we have got to do.
"Swindon have taken two or three and if you can get some of these very talented young players from Premier League clubs it does them the world of good.
"The clubs realise that it is good for them to play league football on a regular basis and there are players out in that category."
The Town boss remains locked in talks with three clubs with two of his transfer targets frontmen and the other a right-back.
But he may be forced to play winger Paul Parry up alongside Tom Bradshaw in this week's private practice match and Saturday's visit of Turkish champions Galatasaray.
Turner said: "I have seen Paul play in the Championship up front. There's a possibility he may finish up just playing off the striker. And he's going very well in training."
A handful of trialists have had their credentials examined during the first eight days of pre-season training, but Turner added: "We don't particularly want trialists."
Meanwhile, Turner is delighted that former utility man Rob Purdie has secured a player-coach role at Hereford.
He said: "Rob is a decent professional and I'm pleased he's got fixed up. I think he will do well, he was always interested on that side of the game here."