Wrexham have yet to move into the American market for signings, but one player fits the bill for Phil Parkinson.
Wrexham have become one of the most popular clubs in the United States thanks to Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Ever since McElhenney and Reynolds bought Wrexham, the club has been headline news across the world.
‘Welcome to Wrexham’ has allowed so many American fans to buy into the Wrexham project and support from thousands of miles away.
American fans have flocked to visit the STōK Cae Ras over the last four years, and that is likely to continue for a while yet.
Many have wondered whether Wrexham will sign an American player to maximise commercial revenue in the United States, but that has yet to happen.
Wrexham should be interested in USMNT striker Patrick Agyemang
US pundits have doubted the idea of Wrexham signing American players, suggesting that McElhenney and Reynolds won’t just sign an American player for the sake of it.
That has been true so far, but Charlotte FC striker Patrick Agyemang may just be the kind of player worth investing in this summer.
Agyemang – no relation to the former EFL striker by the same name – has emerged as a promising striker in Major League Soccer.
The 24-year-old has scored six times in 16 MLS games this season, having bagged 10 goals in 31 games last term.
Agyemang has really caught the eye on the international stage, scoring five times in just nine caps for the United States national team.
Those numbers are pretty impressive, and Agyemang has the potential to become an even greater goalscoring force as he develops his game.
One aspect we really love about Agyemang is his huge 6ft 4in frame, which suits Phil Parkinson’s style perfectly.
Ollie Palmer has been an effective target man for Wrexham, but his time at the club appears to be coming to an end.
Wrexham have also let Steven Fletcher leave, despite the Scot offering a threat in the air as well.
Wrexham have signed Ryan Hardie, but there may be scope to add a young target man to work alongside Hardie or Sam Smith in attack.
Agyemang fits that bill, meaning he could be a fine investment as a player, but also from a marketing perspective, given that he is one of the main rising talents for the USMNT right now.
Not too late for Wrexham to join Patrick Agyemang race
We would love to see Wrexham move for Agyemang, but any bid for his signature may need to be quick.
Fabrizio Romano reported on Tuesday night that Derby County are closing in on signing Agyemang.
Give Me Sport’s Tom Bogert claims that Derby and Ipswich Town are interested, but no deal is in place.
The Rams may be favourites, but with no agreement in place with Charlotte, the door is open for Wrexham to pounce.
Any deal for Agyemang would be a new club record for Wrexham, but his goalscoring quality at club and international levels suggests that he could be worth the cash.
Wrexham still have time to get involved in this race, and if Parkinson wants to bring in a new target man this summer, Agyemang should be on his radar.