Shrewsbury Town have today confirmed two additions to the squad ahead of the start of the new season.

Ian Sharps has signed on a two year deal after completing a medical this afternoon and agreeing to make the move from Rotherham United to join up with Town.29 year old Sharps is a central defender who has played over 330 Football League appearances for Tranmere Rovers and more recently Rotherham United where he was club captain.

The other player to agree a deal is Shane Cansdell-Sherriff who has signed a new deal with the club.Shane moved to Town two years ago and has established himself as a first team regular making over 72 appearances for the club.

It is good news for Town manager Graham Turner as he looks forward to the pre-season and assessing his new charges: "The addition of Ian Sharps to the squad is a big boost for the side as he is a very good player.

"You need to have the right type of players in all position and Ian certainly fits that bill."

"Shane agreeing to extend his stay at the club is another boost as you need competitions in all places.

"The two agreeing deals is a big boost and I can't wait for the start of pre-season and getting down to work."