Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury Town signed young midfielder Tom Bayliss from Preston North End on a two-year deal with a one-year extension option in June 2022.

Bayliss came through the ranks at Coventry City alongside Jordan Shipley. Bayliss made 73 first-team appearances for the Sky Blues and scored nine goals along the way.

He then earned a move to Preston North End in 2019 and made 12 Championship appearances. He netted his maiden goal for the Lilywhites against Nottingham Forest on the final day of the 2020/21 season. He then went on loan to Wigan Athletic and made 16 appearances as the Latics lifted the Sky Bet League One title.