Wrexham have completed their fifth signing of the summer window by bringing in Josh Windass on a free transfer.
Windass has signed a three-year contract at Wrexham and has already been shown by Phil Parkinson where he can expect to fit into his plans for the upcoming campaign.
The former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder became a free agent this summer and the Red Dragons swooped in ahead of several Championship rivals.
Midfield has been an area that Parkinson has wanted to strengthen and Windass will certainly provide the creativity and magic from that area. Wrexham fans should be very excited…
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Wrexham signing Josh Windass once scored from the halfway line
Wrexham have been crying out for a ‘maverick’ type player in the middle of the park and Windass will certainly provide that creative spark.
The 31-year-old scored 13 goals from midfield for Sheffield Wednesday but one in particular stood out to the world as he struck in a Championship clash with Derby County.
Wednesday were 1-0 up when Windass picked the ball up from well inside his own half and spotted the opposition keeper off his line.
His range of passing and vision is something that Wrexham fans will look forward to witnessing at the Racecourse Ground next season and it was on full display as Windass struck the ball over the keeper’s head and into the net.
The Red Dragons host his former side on August 23, whilst Derby visit North Wales on September 27 and all eyes will be on whether Windass can replicate his magical moment there.
Josh Windass provides Phil Parkinson with versatility in his Wrexham attack
Wrexham can use Windass in different ways with his ability to find pockets of space all over the pitch and arrive late into the box.
His preferred position at Wednesday was in the number ten role but he also has experience playing as a second striker.
| Josh Windass career record by position | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Attacking midfielder | 159 | 48 | 23 |
| Centre Forward | 42 | 14 | 6 |
Parkinson could use him in front of two more defensive midfielders, George Thomason has arrived at the club and Matty James looks set for another key role in the side this season.
However, Windass could also be used to support one of Ryan Hardie or Sam Smith in attack – the manager will have to assess what is best against certain opposition.