Shrewsbury Town has missed out on signing summer transfer target Paul Benson. The 29-year-old Dagenham and Redbridge striker had been in talks with manager Paul Simpson.
What happened?
Shrewsbury Town offered a six-figure fee for Paul Benson, but he decided to stay close to his London home.
Why it matters for Shrewsbury
This transfer blow comes as Shrewsbury looks to improve their squad for the upcoming season. As of the end of the 2025-2026 season, Shrewsbury stood at 19th in England League Two, with 49 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDDWL.
What comes next?
Manager Paul Simpson remains optimistic about signing new players. He told the club website: "We have a number of players in mind that we are interested in and we now move on and see if they're interested."
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 19th in England League Two |
| Points | 49 |
| Recent form | LDDWL |
| Last result | Gillingham 1-0 Shrewsbury (2026-05-02) |
Shrewsbury will look to bounce back from their last result, a 1-0 loss to Gillingham on 2026-05-02.
