Shrewsbury Town have moved to bolster their goalkeeping options by securing young Aston Villa shot-stopper Sam Proctor on loan for the 2026-27 League Two campaign, according to the BBC.
The teenager will link up with the Shropshire outfit ahead of the new season, giving him a fresh opportunity to gain regular first-team football away from Villa Park. Loan spells of this kind are a common route for promising young goalkeepers to develop, and Proctor will now look to establish himself in League Two football with Shrewsbury.
Details on the length of the deal beyond the upcoming campaign, as well as where Proctor slots into the club's goalkeeping pecking order, have not been specified by either party. Aston Villa will hope the move accelerates his development, while Shrewsbury will be eager to see the benefits on the pitch as they prepare for their League Two campaign.