Shrewsbury v Wrexham: Gareth Ainsworth previews his first cross-border derby

It has been quite the week for Shrewsbury Town, and now they must focus on a huge cross-border derby clash against Wrexham.  

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Seven days ago things were quiet in Shropshire. Charles Sagoe Jr had been the first Shrewsbury player to leave the club in the January transfer window - but aside from that, there was little to report. 

Fast forward a week, and few could have predicted what has followed. 

Jordan Rossiter has gone to Oldham, Josh Kayode has returned to Rotherham while Harrison Biggins has returned from his loan. But the headline news is Town have sold their talisman Tom Bloxham to League One rivals Blackpool.

There is speculation about the future of Shrewsbury's captain Carl Winchester - the Shropshire Star understands Derry City are interested in the skipper. 

It has been an unsettling period for Town as they head into one of the biggest games of the season against their local rivals - who are third in the league table. 

However, there could be a new face in the squad after Callum Stewart made a switch from non-league Leamington yesterday.