Wrexham enjoyed a busy summer transfer window, as Phil Parkinson racked up 13 new signings after promotion.
Wrexham’s reputation under Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds meant Phil Parkinson’s transfer business was always going to attract attention.
Back-to-back promotions from the National League to League One was an incredible achievement, but the jump to the Championship is an enormous one.
Wrexham needed major quality in order to make the transition to the second tier – and that resulted in major spending.
Wrexham outspent Barcelona over the summer transfer window, words no Wrexham supporter could have ever imagined reading.
With the dust now settling on the summer window, let’s take a look at how much money Wrexham spent on each player this summer…
Ryan Hardie – £700,000
Wrexham snapped up striker Ryan Hardie for just £700,000, thanks to a relegation release clause in his Plymouth Argyle contract.
Danny Ward – Free
Goalkeeper Danny Ward returned to Wrexham on a free transfer after being released at the end of his contract at Leicester City.
Liberato Cacace – £2.2million rising to £4million
Wrexham’s transfer record was broken on Liberato Cacace, striking a £2.2million deal for the New Zealand international, though the deal could reach £4million.
George Thomason – £1.2million
Bolton Wanderers captain George Thomason joined Wrexham just days after Cacace’s arrival, completing a £1.2million move.
Josh Windass – Free
After ripping up his contract at beleaguered Sheffield Wednesday, forward Josh Windass joined Wrexham on a free transfer.
Lewis O’Brien – £3million
The club-record fee on Cacace didn’t last long, as Wrexham paid £3million to sign midfielder Lewis O’Brien from Nottingham Forest, as noted by ESPN.
Conor Coady – £2million
Parkinson added another defender as Conor Coady joined Wrexham for £2million, completing a move from Championship rivals Leicester City.
Kieffer Moore – £2million
Coady’s arrival was followed by another £2million signing as Wales international striker Kieffer Moore joined Wrexham from Sheffield United.
Nathan Broadhead – £7.5million rising to £10million
Wrexham’s transfer record fell once again as Nathan Broadhead completed a £7.5million move to the STōK Cae Ras.
Parkinson told BBC Sport that the deal can reach £10million, but only if Wrexham clinch promotion to the Premier League and enjoy more success down the line.
Callum Doyle – £5million rising to £7.5million
Wrexham followed up Broadhead’s move by signing Manchester City defender Callum Doyle in a £5million move, which could reach £7.5million in the future.
Ben Sheaf – £6.5million
Deadline day brought another seven-figure fee, as Wrexham signed Coventry City captain Ben Sheaf for £6.5million.
Issa Kabore – Loan
Parkinson has rarely turned to the loan market during his time at the STōK Cae Ras, but Wrexham pounced to take Issa Kabore on loan from Manchester City on deadline day.
Dominic Hyam – £2.7million
Wrexham finished the window by signing Dominic Hyam, paying £2.7million to sign the defender from Blackburn Rovers late on deadline day.