Millwall have reportedly negotiated an ‘option to buy’ clause as part of their loan deal for Jamie Shackleton, according to the South London Press . The 22-year-old joined Gary Rowett’s side on a temporary deal during the week, joining fellow Leeds United loanee Charlie Cresswell down south.
A decision to move Shackleton on temporarily was made following the summer signings of the likes of Rasmus Kristensen, Tyler Adams and Marc Roca combined with the rise in prominence of Cody Drameh and Archie Gray - strengthening both right-back and central midfield considerably.
The academy graduate featured in the opening friendly against Blackpool but was left out of Marsch’s 26-man squad that flew to Australia, instead remaining in the UK to sort out his own future. That future will be at the Den, and although the current deal is temporary, the Lions have a clause inserted that will allow them so sign Shackleton permanently next summer if they wish.
