Wrexham have been busy this summer as they prepare for their first League One campaign in 19 years.
Several faces have already arrived at Wrexham with the club keen to strengthen the squad.
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has already secured three new arrivals at the Racecourse.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo permanently returned to the club in June after impressing during his time on loan last season.
The Red Dragons have also improved their backline options with the club snapping up Leicester City defender Lewis Brunt. Brunt had impressed on loan at Mansfield Town last season and is seen as a key addition in North Wales, with the club beating other keen suitors to the 23-year-old’s signature.
Wrexham’s latest signing was former Charlton Athletic captain George Dobson who secured a re-union with Parkinson after the pair formerly worked together at Sunderland.
However, Holywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could be set to continue the summer spending after Parkinson’s latest transfer hint.
Phil Parkinson keen to continue summer spending
The Wrexham boss knows this season will be a step up in quality and has been speaking about his plans for improving the squad.
Speaking to the Leader, Parkinson said: “We are still looking to improve in areas,”
“Slowly but surely we will hopefully make those signings and come the start of the season, have a squad which is strong and competitive.
“Hopefully we will sign a few more players and – equally – work with the ones we have got.
“We have got some really good players and a good core of a squad already.
“There’s players in the squad who have played at this level and above before, and there’s some who will be new to League One.
“We will work with everybody and try and get a team that we can continue the success that we’ve had so far.”
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Wrexham are making a statement of intent in the transfer window
With the club facing a tough and competitive season it was vital heading into the summer window that Wrexham made significant strides to improve.
The squad does have various players who have played League One football before, but Parkinson needed strength in depth in his aim to be competitive in the coming season.
The quality of the league is high with several big clubs like Birmingham City and Huddersfield Town main contenders pushing for promotion back to the Championship.
So far this summer, Wrexham have been swift and impressive in the market. All three signings of Okonkwo, Brunt, and Dobson provide strong quality and have made a statement of intent heading into the season.
However, it is how the club have been able to beat other suitors to their targets that has been a real statement of intent. It continues to show the rise that Wrexham are on.
The club are an impressive outfit and provides a great opportunity for EFL players to help continue the exciting project.
Wrexham have aimed to be strongly competitive in the market to enhance their competitiveness on the pitch in League One. If their transfer window is anything to go by, the club could be a tough force once again in the coming campaign.