Paul Hurst has revealed new hometown recruit Jack Price turned down interest from above to pen a short-term deal at Shrewsbury Town.
Town are set to discover today whether international clearance has been received so the 31-year-old can make his Town debut at home to basement boys Carlisle tomorrow.
“We’ve got to get international clearance, if that comes through there’s no reason why he couldn’t be involved, other than my head and what I decide,” said Hurst, who is looking for his first Croud Meadow win at the sixth attempt since his return. “I think I gave a clue in terms of him coming on in games, I think that’s more realistic. What could be useful is the break coming, even individual work for Jack to get as much as he can. I’m sure he will because he’s really keen to get involved.
“I would imagine so,” Hurst said of the midfielder’s Championship pedigree. “I haven’t spoke specifically with Jack on this but my understanding is there has been some interest from, whether we like it or not, bigger and higher clubs. “You still have ambitions but at the same time there will always be a pull to this club and let’s see how it goes. We would all happily like a fully-fit Jack Price in the squad but there’s some questions before that stage.”
“I’m just conscious of not putting too much on Jack, if you talk to him he’d tell you his ready to carry it on his shoulders, but ultimately it’s one player in a team sport. We know they can have a big influence and I hope he does but it can’t just be about Jack now.
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