Wrexham head into the summer needing targeted reinforcements if they are to convert last season\u2019s high finish into a credible promotion bid. The squad built solid foundations, but gaps remain in key positions and the club must be pragmatic in the transfer market.<\/p>\n
Primary among priorities is a striker capable of consistent Championship returns. Kieffer Moore began the campaign strongly and finished with 11 goals, though only one came in 2026 and he started just two of the final 11 league matches. Sam Smith scored seven times in 20 appearances, but only three goals arrived after January. Both remain useful options for Phil Parkinson, yet Wrexham would benefit from adding a leading goalscorer.<\/p>\n
The right wing-back role requires attention after Issa Kabor\u00e9\u2019s season-long loan ended with no option to buy. Kabor\u00e9 made 30 appearances, scored 0 goals and supplied 8 assists. He created 0.99 chances per 90 and completed 83.1 percent of his passes, with 1.15 successful crosses and 1.51 successful dribbles per 90. The club pursued alternatives in January and are expected to revisit targets: Terry Devlin, Festy Ebosele and Kosta Nedeljkovi\u0107 were all linked, and a summer approach for Idrissa Toure was discussed.<\/p>\n
Left wing-back remains under review. Liberato Cacace arrived with high hopes but managed only 13 appearances in an injury-hit debut season; he said the “relentless” nature of Championship football had taken its toll. George Thomason adapted from central midfield and locked down the left flank in Cacace\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n
Midfield cover is a clear need. When Ben Sheaf and Matty James started together, Wrexham had 10 matches with a 60 percent win rate, a 20 percent clean sheet rate and 2.1 points per game. Without both, across 36 starts the win rate fell to 36.11 percent, clean sheets rose to 30.55 percent but points per game dropped to 1.38. Both players will remain important, but a younger holding midfielder is necessary.<\/p>\n
There is also debate over the goalkeeper spot. Danny Ward began and ended the season as No. 1 while Arthur Okonkwo won broad support after an impressive campaign. The club conceded 65 goals, their worst defensive record since relegation from the Football League in 2008, underlining the need for reinforcements across the spine of the team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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