Wrexham appear to be in the market for another striker this summer but one potential target can be crossed off Phil Parkinson’s list.
Wrexham are back in League One and Parkinson certainly understands that he needs reinforcements.
Going from the National League to League Two is one thing, but to then go up again and start competing with League One clubs?
That is a huge jump in a short space of time and Wrexham need new faces in order to become established in League One.
The rumour mill is starting to get going now with Wrexham already linked with a handful of potential signings.
Parkinson and co will no doubt have many targets in mind but one player linked in January can be forgotten about now.
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Wrexham-linked Lee Gregory joins Mansfield Town
Wrexham wanted to add another striker in January with Parkinson eyeing another goal threat.
Jack Marriott ended up coming in from Fleetwood Town but other targets were in the mix.
Reports suggested that Wrexham were eyeing up a move to sign veteran forward Lee Gregory from Sheffield Wednesday.
The 35-year-old forward had hit 26 goals across two seasons at League One level with Wednesday.
With first-team action hard to come by in the Championship, Wrexham looked into signing Gregory.
The former Millwall man didn’t end up joining Wrexham but had become available this summer as Wednesday released him.
Gregory won’t be joining Wrexham but he has joined another team who have won promotion from League Two to League One.
Mansfield Town have confirmed that Gregory has joined them on a one-year contract.
The Stags won automatic promotion alongside Wrexham and are looking to improve for life in League One.
Gregory – a former Mansfield striker – is now back at Field Mill as he approaches his 36th birthday.
Wrexham may well have looked into a January move but with promotion now secured, Parkinson and co could look elsewhere.
Two strikers on Parkinson’s radar
Parkinson has seriously valued experience throughout his time as Wrexham boss and whilst Gregory won’t be joining, another veteran forward could come in.
Northern Ireland international Josh Magennis is understood to be on Wrexham’s wish list for the summer transfer window.
The veteran front man would offer an experienced presence in attack with Wrexham possibly looking in his direction in case Steven Fletcher moves on.
Magennis has been released by Wigan Athletic and can join on a free transfer this summer, just like Stephen Humphrys.
Wrexham are also looking at Humphrys but he is a different profile; younger, a little more versatile and more of a technical player than a target man.
Humphrys was also on the radar in January, but much will depend on whether Fletcher signs his new deal at the STōK Cae Ras.