Shropshire Star

Shrewsbury Town reject two bids for striker in the January window

Shrewsbury Town rejected two six-figure bids for striker George Lloyd in the January transfer window, the Shropshire Star can reveal. 

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Salop were approached twice by an unnamed top six League One club attempting to lure the former Cheltenham man away from the Croud Meadow. 

The 24-year-old scored his second goal under Gareth Ainsworth, and his fifth for the season, at the weekend in Town's dramatic comeback win over Mansfield.

It is understood Lloyd is a big part of Ainsworth's plans going forward after forming a successful partnership with fellow striker, and Salop on-field skipper John Marquis in recent weeks. 

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George Lloyd of Shrewsbury Town celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-2 against Wigan back in December.