Former Wrexham star Steven Fletcher could help Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac one final time as they pursue players with Championship pedigree.
Wrexham’s Championship quest awaits Phil Parkinson’s side following three successive promotions from the National League.
In recent weeks, the Red Dragons have undergone a beneficial pre-season tour in Australia and New Zealand, consisting of a win against Melbourne Victory, but also two productive defeats.
Parkinson will be fully aware that extra additions will now be needed to ensure that his squad is Championship-ready, and there is no better way to do that than to bring in experienced players from the second tier.
Wrexham are reportedly in talks with Josh Windass following his Sheffield Wednesday exit, and Steven Fletcher could act as a secret weapon in the pursuit of the forward, as well as a fellow Owls star.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac should turn to Steven Fletcher to convince Josh Windass to join Wrexham
Steven Fletcher departed Wrexham following the 2024/25 League One promotion-winning season, after what was an enjoyable spell at the Racecourse Ground for the Scotsman.
After Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac gave the forward another lease of life by bringing him to the club on a rather lucrative wage, they may hope that he can return the favour by helping their pursuit of former Sheffield Wednesday ace Windass.
Windass has left Sheffield Wednesday amid their ongoing uncertainty behind the scenes. Because of Windass and Fletcher’s friendship, there is every chance that the forward who Wrexham are interested in speaks to his former teammate about the club and whether it would be a positive move for him.
Fletcher’s role becomes even more important, knowing that he also has close ties with Wrexham target Barry Bannan, who is also out of contract, but has reservations over leaving Sheffield Wednesday.
Josh Windass would provide exactly what Phil Parkinson needs
In what was a fairly successful season for Sheffield Wednesday, who notched a respectable 12th-placed finish, Josh Windass shone by scoring 13 goals and notching five assists.
Only last season, Windass was linked to likely play-off chasers West Brom, and after yet another successful season in the Championship, there is no disputing that he is still at the same level.
Following the defeat against Wellington Phoenix in the final stage of the Tour Down Under, Phil Parkinson was critical of Wrexham’s attackers, and that could spark Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac into action by finding a striker. Windass is a perfect mould for Wrexham and would be a brilliant player for Parkinson to work with.