Wycombe Wanderers sign Manchester City's Kian Breckin & Shrewsbury Town's Luke Leahy

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Kian Breckin, the son of former Rotherham, Nottingham Forest and Chesterfield defender Ian, joined Manchester City at the age of 11

League One side Wycombe Wanderers have signed Manchester City midfielder Kian Breckin on a season-long loan and Shrewsbury Town captain Luke Leahy.

Breckin, 19, scored eight goals in 24 appearances as City's under-21 side win the Premier League 2 title last season.

Leahy, 30, was Town's top scorer last season with 12 goals and has signed for an undisclosed fee on a permanent deal.

The arrivals bring Wycombe's number of summer signings up to three, after the arrival of defender Richard Keogh.

"Kian has been on our radar for a long time and we're thrilled that we've been able to bring him here," said Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield.

"There were a lot of clubs in for him, but we know that the environment we've got here, in terms of the way we are going to play and the culture of looking after and developing players on and off the pitch, makes this an attractive place for players to come."

Versatile Leahy, who can play on the left side of defence and midfield, began his career in Scotland with Falkirk before having spells with Walsall and Bristol Rovers.

He has joined for an undisclosed fee after submitting a transfer request at Shrewsbury, while Wycombe have not revealed the length of his contract.

"Luke has just had an outstanding season with Shrewsbury Town and I'm delighted that he's agreed to come and join us," said Bloomfield.

"He's got great battling qualities and he's a leader, which are really key components for me."

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Luke Leahy joined Shrewsbury Town from Bristol Rovers in May 2021 and scored 21 goals in 101 appearances

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