Josh Ruffels is attracting a lot of interest
Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton has said his side are facing competition from “a lot of other clubs” to sign former Huddersfield Town left-back Josh Ruffels.
The 31-year-old has been without a club since departing Town in the summer, with Ruffels one of seven first-team players released by the Terriers at the end of last term.
Alan Nixon has reported on his Patreon page that the League Two outfit have had an offer turned down by Ruffels, who has trained with the Shrews this season, but that they may look to continue to pursue a deal.
Discussing a potential move for the ex-Town defender at the back end of last week, Appleton told the Shropshire Star: “Josh is someone that I’ve clearly worked with for three years at Oxford. I took him from Coventry into Oxford at the time.
“I think it’s one of those where there’s always a possibility, but the reality is there’s a lot of other clubs out there looking as well.
“This week, as an example, he’s not been with us. He’s been with other clubs.”
“While he’s a free agent and if there was an opportunity, then clearly that’s something that I would look at just because I know the player and what he can do and what he can bring,” the Shrews’ boss added.
“He can play probably four positions comfortably and probably at the top end of League One or in the Championship. I think I’m pretty confident in saying he’d be able to do it in League Two.
“He’s not dead in the water, but I do know there’s a lot of other clubs who would certainly be having a look at him. Don’t hold your breath too much.”
