Peterborough United have signed highly-rated Shrewsbury winger Jon Taylor for an undisclosed fee.

Peterborough United are pleased to announce the signing of highly-rated Shrewsbury Town winger Jon Taylor for an undisclosed fee.

The club have fought off competition from a host of clubs for the signature for Taylor who has penned a three-year contract at London Road after completing the formalities on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old, who began his career at Wigan Athletic, has made nearly 150 appearances for the Shrews in his young career, scoring 21 goals.

The Liverpool-born wide-man scored for the Shrews against Posh in the 4-2 win for Darren Ferguson's men at the Greenhous Meadow.

You can follow Jon on Twitter: @jonnytaylor23

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