Paul Mullin is expected to swap Wrexham for Wigan Athletic ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Phil Parkinson dropped Paul Mullin in the second half of the 2024/25 campaign, replacing both him and Ollie Palmer in the matchday squad.
Mullin spoke about losing his place in the documentary last week and didn’t hold back his feelings.
Now, there has been another update regarding the striker’s move to Wigan Athletic.
We reported on Thursday morning that Mullin could leave Wrexham on loan this summer.
A further update then emerged via journalist Pete O’Rourke on the evening of June 19, with it claimed Wigan are in advanced talks to secure the striker on loan.
We have now taken a look at why Mullin moving to the Latics on loan is a positive step.
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Three reasons Paul Mullin joining Wigan Athletic is perfect for Wrexham
- Room for another striker:
Wrexham signed Ryan Hardie from Plymouth Argyle in a £700,000 deal earlier this week.
That meant Parkinson once again had seven senior strikers (also Elliot Lee) competing for just two starting places.
Modou Faal could move out on loan to bring that number down but with Mullin still at the club, it wouldn’t make sense to sign another centre-forward.
Now he looks set to sign for Wigan, though, there will be another space in the 25-man squad for a striker.
| Wrexham strikers |
| Sam Smith |
| Ryan Hardie |
| Jay Rodriguez |
| Jack Marriott |
| Paul Mullin |
| Ollie Palmer |
| Modou Faal |
- January recall could be possible:
Losing Mullin permanently this summer would be heartbreaking for Wrexham fans, especially as they didn’t really get to give him a proper send-off.
Parkinson left him and Palmer out of the squad on the final day against Lincoln City, despite promotion already being secured.
But a temporary exit means there is still a way back for the iconic club figure.
Should he get off to a flyer in 2025/26, there should be the option for Wrexham to recall the striker in the January transfer window.
Of course, that happening would be dependent on a number of factors, such as how well he’s playing, if Wrexham’s other strikers are performing, and what the club plans to do in January.
But at least having the option there to recall Mullin would be positive.
- Transfer fee next summer:
When news of Wigan’s interest in Mullin first broke, it was suggested the player could be allowed to leave for free this summer despite his contract running until 2027.
However, a loan move would protect Wrexham’s investment for at least another 12 months.
And should he perform well in League One next term, even if the Dragons still decide they don’t want to use him in the Championship, a sale in 2026 will likely be a lot more possible than it is on the back of a campaign that saw him struggle for goals and minutes.