Wrexham know their growing success will inevitably bring change to the football club.
Following promotion to the Championship, it is expected that Phil Parkinson will give the green light to a flurry of transfer activity both in and out of the Racecourse Ground this transfer window.
Steven Fletcher announced his departure alongside Mark Howard and Jordan Davies and the trio are expected to just be the beginning of a squad revamp.
Wrexham have offered contracts to Premier League duo Craig Dawson and Aaron Cresswell and with a limit of a 25-man squad, Arthur Okonkwo could be about to be proved right following his latest comments.
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Arthur Okonkwo’s Wrexham prediction set to come true
Speaking on the latest episode of the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ series, goalkeeper Okonkwo spoke of the difficulty of seeing teammates depart the club after building strong bonds.
Okonkwo stated: “When you spend time with these players every day, it’s always hard to say goodbye, that’s why you cherish every moment and enjoy those times because things change very quickly.”
Parkinson is expecting departures this summer and there is a fear among supporters that some huge names at the club could be set for moves away.
Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer are the obvious choices given their exile from the team at the end of last season however, Elliot Lee and George Dobson are also players that could have doubts over their futures as a result of Wrexham’s recruitment.
Arthur Okonkwo part of Wrexham ‘core’ to stay at club
Parkinson wants to keep a winning mentality at the Red Dragons this summer and in order to do that, the manager will have to keep a ‘core’ of players at the club.
Okonkwo is set to be part of that group of players that the club keep for the Championship adventure, alongside the likes of Max Cleworth and Lewis Brunt.
Ryan Longman has praised Wrexham’s experience and James McClean and Matty James provide that in abundance, therefore are also likely to remain in North Wales.
New signings Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez are expected to be at the forefront of Parkinson’s attacking plans, supported by Ollie Rathbone.
However, beyond that, future of players are uncertain as the club continues to be linked with players in a number of positions.