It can be hard to keep track of all the transfer rumours around Wrexham, so we’ve compiled them all into one handy guide for the week.
With the transfer window now open again for the rest of the summer, it’s time for Wrexham to get busy in the market and reinforce their squad in time for the start of the Championship campaign.
Phil Parkinson has a lot of work to do to get his team up to the standard required for the second tier, but while he made no signings in the first part of the summer window, he’s already making progress this time round.
With one new signing now through the door and plenty of targets to discuss, here’s the latest Wrexham transfer round-up to see you through to the weekend.
Ryan Hardie joins Wrexham
Let’s start with some really good news. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last couple of days, you’ll know Wrexham have made their first signing, with Ryan Hardie arriving from Plymouth Argyle for £700k.
It signals a real shift in transfer strategy for Wrexham. Parkinson has historically been reluctant to rush into transfers, and while we’re sure this was a well-thought-out move, it’s an early foray into the market for the Red Dragons.
It’ll now be interesting to see how Wrexham line up with Hardie. Will he partner Sam Smith in attack, or will he have to fight for his place and be more of a back-up? Either way, it’s an exciting addition.
Harry Darling chooses Norwich City
One player we can’t add to the list of confirmed Wrexham transfers this summer is Harry Darling. The former Swansea man has chosen to join Norwich on a free transfer.
Apparently, it was an easy decision for Darling, who teams up with former boss Liam Manning for what could be a very exciting project at Carrow Road.
Darling had been tracked by Birmingham as well as Wrexham, but both clubs will now have to look elsewhere for a new centre-half this summer.
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Wrexham target Australian star
It’s unclear who the next signing will be for Wrexham, but they could be set for a historic deal with the first overseas player potentially on his way to North East Wales.
Ryan Teague, a midfielder who turns out for Melbourne Victory, is now thought to be on Wrexham’s radar. However, Belgian clubs Gent and KV Mechelen are also in the hunt.
Perhaps Wrexham’s pre-season tour of Australia can help tip the scales in favour of a move to the Red Dragons.
Lewis Travis turns down new contract at Blackburn Rovers
It seems Wrexham want a new central midfielder, with a number of names from the Championship linked. While rumours around Tom Cairney go cold, there is an increasing chance that Wrexham could sign Lewis Travis from Blackburn Rovers.
He may be club captain at the Lancashire side, but Travis is currently reluctant to put pen to paper on a new deal as he enters his final year at Ewood Park.
It’s thought Wrexham could bag Travis for around £2m but will face competition from Birmingham City and Derby County.
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Will Boyle could be next to leave
Wrexham have yet to sell a player this summer, with seven departures all leaving on a free transfer at the end of their contracts.
It looks like the first to be sold will be Will Boyle, who is wanted by Gillingham in League Two. The defender didn’t play a single game last season, so it’s no surprise he’s open to dropping down the Football League in search of game time.