HITC Sport understands the Fulham striker has agreed a new deal before loan move to League One.
Highly-rated Fulham forward Stephen Humphrys has signed a new deal at the club and is set to join Shrewsbury Town on loan, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Humphrys is highly regarded within the corridors of power at Fulham after breaking into Slavisa Jokanovic’s first-team this season.
General View of Craven Cottage
The 19-year-old has made three appearances for Fulham so far this term after making his debut against Derby County in the Championship last month.
Humphrys has been a prolific scorer for Fulham at Under-16, Under-18, and PL2 level since his arrival from Bury in the summer of 2013, which has seen him win his call-up to the first-team in recent weeks.
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic
Humphrys signed a professional contract with Fulham in 2014 and a number of clubs have been monitoring his contract situation at Craven Cottage with his existing deal due to expire in the summer.
Fulham have moved to fend off any possible moves for Humphrys by tying him down to a new long-term contract and as reward for his rapid progress this season.
A number of Football League clubs have expressed an interest in taking Humphrys on loan and Shrewsbury are in pole position to land the striker.
Fulham are happy to loan out at Humphrys for the second half of the season so that he can continue his development by playing regular first-team football a Shrewsbury.
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