Shrewsbury Town Not Pursuing Liverpool Academy Talent
Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan has dismissed reports linking the club with a move for Liverpool academy talent Keyrol Figueroa. The 19-year-old striker has been linked with several Football League clubs, but Cowan insists Town are not interested in signing him.
Why it Matters for Shrewsbury
The news comes as Shrewsbury Town prepares to face Oldham in their next fixture on February 27, 2027. The club currently sits 8th in the table, and a new signing could be just what they need to boost their chances of promotion.
Cowan has hinted that the club will sign a different type of forward, suggesting that they are looking for a player with a different set of skills. The exact identity of the new signing remains a mystery, but one thing is certain - Shrewsbury Town is not interested in Keyrol Figueroa.
Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan has shut down reports linking the club with a move for Liverpool academy talent Keyrol Figueroa. The 19-year-old striker has been linked with several Football League clubs, but Cowan insists Town are not interested in signing him. "No, I'm not sure where it's come from," he said. "We've had conversations with numerous strikers. Some of the ones that are put to me, I genuinely haven't got a clue."
Cowan has hinted that the club will sign a different type of forward, suggesting that they are looking for a player with a different set of skills. The exact identity of the new signing remains a mystery, but one thing is certain - Shrewsbury Town is not interested in Keyrol Figueroa. "I know the lad is a fantastic player. With the three we have got up top, he's a bit similar to them. We'll probably be going down a different route with the one that we're going to bring in."
Shrewsbury Town's next fixture is against Oldham on February 27, 2027, and the club will be looking to make a statement in the league. With Cowan at the helm, it's clear that the club is committed to making the right signings to boost their chances of promotion.
