Wrexham appear to be in the market for another left wing-back this summer and could turn to the Italian market.
Wrexham have landed two signings so far this summer, handing Phil Parkinson another goalkeeper and a striker.
Danny Ward and Ryan Hardie have secured their moves to the STōK Cae Ras and fans are now hoping for further additions.
A left wing-back appears to be a priority for Parkinson, with Wrexham interested in Liverpool’s Owen Beck.
James McClean remains as important as ever, but Jacob Mendy struggled for first-team action last season and Sebastian Revan didn’t quite live up to expectations.
Hometown talent Beck could be a strong addition for Wrexham, but Parkinson may also be tempted to look a little further afield.
Wrexham face battle for Liberato Cacace
Surprise reports have emerged in Italy, suggesting that Wrexham are chasing Empoli’s Liberato Cacace in a shock move.
The New Zealand international was a wonderkid in his homeland with Wellington Phoenix, before heading to Belgium with Sint-Truiden in 2020.
Cacace joined Empoli on loan in 2022 before turning the move permanent later that year, and the 24-year-old could be on the move again.
Tuttomercatoweb now claim that Wrexham are indeed interested in signing Cacace, but face competition for his signature.
Anderlecht are thought to be backing away from a deal to bring Cacace back to Belgium after more than three years away.
Italian sides Cremonese, Cagliari and Pisa remain interested though, meaning Wrexham face a considerable battle.
Empoli have suffered relegation from Serie A, and it’s stated that Cacace is now expected to leave.
Cacace has just one year left on his contract and he looks unlikely to commit to a new deal with Empoli in Serie B.
Empoli now want around €4million (£3.5million), which would be a new transfer record for Wrexham.
2026 World Cup will be in Cacace’s thoughts
Cacace will be looking at so many factors when deciding his next club, and the World Cup will be one of them.
New Zealand have already qualified for next summer’s tournament, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Cacace has picked up 33 caps for New Zealand so far, but he needs to be playing regular football at a competitive level in order to nail down his spot in Darren Bazeley’s side.
A move to Wrexham would certainly put Cacace in the spotlight, and any investment of around £3.5million would surely mean regular first-team action.
2025 is a big summer for many players, and Cacace won’t want to risk his World Cup place fading away over the course of the season.
A move to Wrexham seems a solid shout in that regard, though the stability of staying in Italian football may still appeal.