Further to the rumours that have been circulating regarding Grant Holt Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Simpson has reiterated his determination to hold onto the 28 goal striker, who has 2 years remaining on his current contract at the club.

Speaking to ShrewsWeb this morning Simmo revealed that Holt is progressing well following surgery on his ankle: "Grant has been doing his rehab and receiving treatment and is very close to starting to jog.

"The plan is that he will be going to Lilleshall for some intensive rehab and will hopefully join the rest of the squad in the middle of July.

"There have been a number of rumours circulating about Grant leaving the club but i am still planning for Grant Holt to be wearing our number 16 shirt next season.

"We are in the fortunate position at this football club where financially we don't have to sell."