18-year-old has 'big future ahead of him', says boss Paul Hurst
Tuesday 17 January 2017 13:42, UK
West Brom have allowed striker Tyler Roberts to join Sky Bet League One side Shrewsbury on loan until the end of the season.
The 18-year-old spent the first half of the 2016/17 campaign at Oxford United, scoring twice in 22 games.
Roberts has made one Premier League appearance for the Baggies, coming on against Liverpool on the final day last season.
West Brom, in announcing the deal on their website, stated: "We would like to wish Tyler all the very best during his stay with Shrewsbury Town."
Shrews boss Paul Hurst told his club's website: "I’ve watched him a few times this season and Chris has seen him as well and we were impressed.
"He’s been on loan at Oxford so he knows exactly what the league’s about. He obviously impresses when we watched him.
"He’s a young player that I think has got a big future ahead of him."
Hurst added Roberts had been "brought in to play down the middle" and that he would be in the squad for the weekend clash with Oldham.
