Shrewsbury Town youngster Jeval Thompson-McKenzie is being "earmarked" for a loan move as the new season approaches. The 19-year-old has caught the eye of boss Gavin Cowan with a series of impressive displays in the forward areas. Thompson-McKenzie has been a regular fixture throughout Salop's pre-season campaign and featured in the closing stages of Saturday's friendly against West Brom after playing more than 75 minutes against Everton Under-21s last week. The teenager's performances have been a positive factor in the team's training ground, but the club's recent form has been a concern. Shrewsbury Town is 19th in League Two, 49 points behind leaders Bromley, and has lost its last two matches. The team's recent form has been dismal, with the last five results being 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. Thompson-McKenzie played a key role in Shrewsbury's under-18 side that completed a historic league double last season, winning both the EFL Youth Alliance North West and North divisions. He also spent time on loan at Stourbridge in the Southern Central Premier, gaining valuable experience in senior football. Fellow youngsters Falding and Snook were also key members of the under-18s' title-winning side and both spent time on loan together at Kidsgrove Athletic last season. The club's academy continues to produce a steady stream of homegrown talent for the first team. As the new season approaches, Thompson-McKenzie's loan move could be a crucial factor in Shrewsbury Town's bid to avoid relegation. The team's last result was a 1-0 loss to Gillingham on May 2, 2026, and recent form has been poor. With the loan move, Shrewsbury Town hopes to bring in fresh talent and boost its chances of staying up in League Two.