Whilst competing for another yet another promotion, Wrexham have reportedly already turned their attention towards the summer transfer window and one particular forward.
Wrexham transfer news
By this stage, many believed that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney would be long gone after a failed project. Almost four later and two promotions later, however, and the Welsh side are competing for yet another promotion to the Championship and stealing even more headlines on the transfer front.
Using their Hollywood fame once again, Wrexham welcomed their latest impressive recruit in Jay Rodriguez at the end of the January transfer window, with the former Premier League forward swapping Burnley for League One in a shock move.
Speaking to the club website, Rodriguez expressed his delight over the move, saying: “I’m made up to join the Club. I can’t wait to get out on the training pitch and meet everyone.
“I hope I can use my experience to help every single player in the squad and gain something from the group as well. To join the story that has evolved at Wrexham with clear targets is exciting for me.”
Meanwhile, as an experienced forward arrives, a rising star could follow in his footsteps. According to Football Insider, Wrexham are now battling to sign Oliver Lynch who’s enjoyed an impressive season on loan from Luton Town at National League South side Hemel Hempstead.
Scoring four goals in five games, the 19-year-old reportedly attracted the attention of Wrexham’s scouts who were sent to watch him in action alongside the likes of West Bromwich Albion. At 6’5 and in the mood for goals, Lynch is undoubtedly one to watch in the coming months.
“Unbelievable” Lynch could become Mullin heir
As impressive as Wrexham’s arrivals have been in recent years, the likes of Steven Fletcher, Rodriguez and Paul Mullin are not getting any younger. In fact, all are in their 30s – highlighting the need for younger, fresher faces in Wales. And that’s where Lynch could come in.
Following such impressive form at Hemel Hempstead, the teenager has earned deserved praise from manager Lee Allinson, who told Hemel Today after watching his forward score in a recent victory over Farnborough Town: “We do our due diligence on players and Lynchy was one I kept my eye on after I’d faced him with Hendon against Dulwich.
“I like him, he’s a handful and I thought he was immense today and him and Joe [Iaciofano] worked tirelessly to give people a moment’s rest. He also scored an unbelievable goal and could have had another one just before half-time as well.”
Whilst it would be easy to rule a League One side out of the race to sign a young forward who’s attracting interest from the Championship’s top six, Wrexham are no usual League One side and their power to attract players needs no reiterating around the EFL.
