Shrewsbury Town close in on Sligo Rovers forward Max Mata
Shrewsbury Town are poised to boost their forward line with the signing of Max Mata from Sligo Rovers.
It was reported earlier in the week that Shrews were monitoring the New Zealand international – but it looks as if the 22-year-old is set to sign for the Shropshire side before their first League One game of the season against Cheltenham this weekend.
The striker scored 11 goals in 23 matches last season in the Irish Premier League and is understood to be highly thought of by Town.
Auckland-born Mata moved to Switzerland in 2015 to play for Grasshopper Zurich – he never made into the first team, but scored five goals in 10 appearances for their reserves.
