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The Sun
10 hours ago
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Wrexham ‘tracking three Premier League stars' including former England striker ahead of Championship return
WREXHAM are targeting an experienced Premier League trio ahead of their return to the Championship. Phil Parkinson's side will be back in the second-tier for the first time since the 1980s, having finished as runners-up in League One. 6 6 Having secured three consecutive promotions, the Red Dragons are looking to get their squad up to scratch for a Championship campaign. Throughout Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney 's ownership, Wrexham have targeted experience. The likes of James McClean, Ben Foster, Jay Rodriguez and Steven Fletcher have all previously been recruited in recent seasons. According to the Mail, Wrexham are looking at more veteran transfer targets. They claim that former Liverpool forward Danny Ings is on their radar. Ings, 33, signed for West Ham from Aston Villa for £12million in January 2023. It was recently confirmed that the three-cap England international would be leaving London Stadium at the end of this season. This means that Wrexham could potentially sign him on a free transfer. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 6 6 Wrexham are also interested in Ings' West Ham team-mate Aaron Cresswell. The 35-year-old, who also earned three England caps, is leaving West Ham after 11 years and 369 appearances. Wrexham stars celebrate in iconic Las Vegas casino and hijack luggage cart after Hollywood owners splash £500k on party Cresswell would add vast experience to Parkinson's back line. Fulham skipper Tom Cairney is also of interest to the Red Dragons. The midfielder, 34, is set to be out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer - although boss Marco Silva would like him to stay. Speaking about Cairney and his team-mate Kenny Tete, Silva recently said: "You all know that between the football club, and Kenny and Tom Cairney, there have been discussions, conversations with their representatives, their agents, and all that stuff. "Let's hope we can have good news for us soon." SunSport recently revealed that several Wrexham stars are set for promotion wage hikes. The likes of striker Paul Mullin are on even larger salaries than before, making exits difficult so that Dragons may have to pay some to leave the Racecourse on loans or frees. 6 6
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
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Wrexham ‘tracking three Premier League stars' including former England striker ahead of Championship return
Scroll down to see the Wrexham targets' stats WREX APPEAL Wrexham 'tracking three Premier League stars' including former England striker ahead of Championship return Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WREXHAM are targeting an experienced Premier League trio ahead of their return to the Championship. Phil Parkinson's side will be back in the second-tier for the first time since the 1980s, having finished as runners-up in League One. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate promotion to the Championship Credit: Reuters 8 Wrexham earned promotion by finishing second in League One Credit: Getty Having secured three consecutive promotions, the Red Dragons are looking to get their squad up to scratch for a Championship campaign. Throughout Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ownership, Wrexham have targeted experience. The likes of James McClean, Ben Foster, Jay Rodriguez and Steven Fletcher have all previously been recruited in recent seasons. According to the Mail, Wrexham are looking at more veteran transfer targets. READ MORE FOOTBALL Luk away Eni Aluko snubbed by ITV for Lionesses' first match since Ian Wright row They claim that former Liverpool forward Danny Ings is on their radar. Ings, 33, signed for West Ham from Aston Villa for £12million in January 2023. It was recently confirmed that the three-cap England international would be leaving London Stadium at the end of this season. This means that Wrexham could potentially sign him on a free transfer. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 8 Danny Ings is being released by West Ham Credit: Getty 8 Wrexham are also interested in Ings' West Ham team-mate Aaron Cresswell. The 35-year-old, who also earned three England caps, is leaving West Ham after 11 years and 369 appearances. Wrexham stars celebrate in iconic Las Vegas casino and hijack luggage cart after Hollywood owners splash £500k on party Cresswell would add vast experience to Parkinson's back line. Fulham skipper Tom Cairney is also of interest to the Red Dragons. The midfielder, 34, is set to be out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer - although boss Marco Silva would like him to stay. Speaking about Cairney and his team-mate Kenny Tete, Silva recently said: "You all know that between the football club, and Kenny and Tom Cairney, there have been discussions, conversations with their representatives, their agents, and all that stuff. "Let's hope we can have good news for us soon." SunSport recently revealed that several Wrexham stars are set for promotion wage hikes. The likes of striker Paul Mullin are on even larger salaries than before, making exits difficult so that Dragons may have to pay some to leave the Racecourse on loans or frees. 8 Aaron Cresswell is leaving West Ham after 11 years Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 8 Fulham want to keep skipper Tom Cairney Credit: AP
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Wrexham ‘tracking three Premier League stars' including former England striker ahead of Championship return
WREXHAM are targeting an experienced Premier League trio ahead of their return to the Championship. Phil Parkinson's side will be back in the second-tier for the first time since the 1980s, having finished as runners-up in League One. 8 Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate promotion to the Championship Credit: Reuters 8 Wrexham earned promotion by finishing second in League One Credit: Getty Having secured three consecutive promotions, the Red Dragons are looking to get their squad up to scratch for a Championship campaign. Throughout Ryan Reynolds and The likes of James McClean, According to the READ MORE FOOTBALL They claim that former Liverpool forward Ings, 33, signed for It was recently confirmed that the three-cap London Stadium at the end of this season. This means that Wrexham could potentially sign him on a free transfer. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 8 Danny Ings is being released by West Ham Credit: Getty 8 Wrexham are also interested in Ings' West Ham team-mate Aaron Cresswell. The 35-year-old, who also earned three England caps, is leaving West Ham after 11 years and 369 appearances. Wrexham stars celebrate in iconic Las Vegas casino and hijack luggage cart after Hollywood owners splash £500k on party Cresswell would add vast experience to Parkinson's back line. The midfielder, 34, is set to be out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer - although boss Speaking about Cairney and his team-mate football club, and Kenny and Tom Cairney, there have been discussions, conversations with their representatives, their agents, and all that stuff. "Let's hope we can have good news for us soon." SunSport The likes of striker 8 Aaron Cresswell is leaving West Ham after 11 years Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 8 Fulham want to keep skipper Tom Cairney Credit: AP 8
Wales Online
11 hours ago
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- Wales Online
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as Franco interest revealed and glamour pre-season friendly pulled
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as Franco interest revealed and glamour pre-season friendly pulled The latest news from the Stadium Goncalo Franco of Swansea City (Image: Getty Images ) Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Thursday, May 29. Clubs monitoring Franco Several clubs are keeping tabs on Swansea City midfielder Goncalo Franco, sources have told WalesOnline. Franco emerged as a leading light for the Swans last season following a move from Portuguese side Moreirense in the summer, making 40 Championship appearances, racking up two goals and two assists in the process. His impressive run of form has seen him become a firm fans' favourite, and has also seen him catch the attention of clubs both on these shores and on the continent. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone Sources have told WalesOnline that clubs in England, Germany and Portugal are all keeping a close eye on the 24-year-old, although there hasn't yet been any sign of a concrete approach at this stage. Swansea are unlikely to be keen on sanctioning a sale, with Franco seen as a important part of Alan Sheehan's plans for the new season. Nevertheless, the club's financial situation means they may yet be tempted to cash in should the right offer arrive. Wrexham eye Peart-Harris Wrexham are weighing up a potential move for former Swansea City loanee Myles Peart-Harris, sources have told WalesOnline. The winger enjoyed a fairly successful loan spell with the Swans last season, scoring three goals and earning four assists in 29 Championship appearances. His time in SA1 came to an abrupt end back in March after he suffered a back injury in a goalless draw with Preston North End, and he has since been back at parent club Brentford to undergo rehabilitation. Now, newly-promoted Wrexham have identified the Bees man as one of several possibilities this summer, although it's not clear if they would favour a loan or permanent deal. The 22-year-old has one year left on his current deal with the Bees, who recently triggered a 12-month extension. Wrexham are also keen on Peart-Harris' former Swans team-mate Harry Darling, whose future remains up in the air as his current deal winds down next month. Swans forced to pull glamour friendly Swansea have been forced to cancel a glamourous pre-season friendly with PSV Eindhoven - because of the Dutch side's title triumph. PSV pipped rivals Ajax to the Eredivisie title during a thrilling end to the season, winning the a second consecutive title by just one point. That has put the buffers on the proposed fixture at the Stadium, which was due to take place a week before the start of the new Championship season. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. That's because PSV will now be involved in the Johan Cruyff Shield, which is the Dutch equivalent of the Community Shield, where they will meet Go Ahead Eagles. Swans chiefs are still hopeful of organising a clash with continental opposition, but it's not clear who they now have in mind. Article continues below Last summer, the club faced Portuguese outfit Rio Ave, and ran out 3-0 winners courtesy of goals from Jay Fulton, Kyle Naughton and Matt Grimes.
Wales Online
11 hours ago
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Four Premier League targets for Wrexham as Phil Parkinson outlines new transfer plan
Four Premier League targets for Wrexham as Phil Parkinson outlines new transfer plan Wrexham are preparing for life in the Championship next season, and manager Phil Parkinson is ready to change his transfer approach ahead of the summer window opening Phil Parkinson could bring in Premier League youngsters to help Wrexham compete (Image: AMA Sports Photo Agency ) Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has hinted at a shift in methods as the summer transfer window looms. The Red Dragons' boss is setting his sights on bolstering his squad in preparation for Championship football next term. Since taking the reins at Wrexham, owned by stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Parkinson has given just one loanee a first-team appearance during his four-year tenure. Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo arrived from Arsenal on a season-long loan as the 2023 summer window was closing. It followed Ben Foster's abrupt retirement after only four matches of the Welsh club's League Two season. After a successful stint at the Racecourse Ground, Okonkwo made the move permanent last summer, but Parkinson has largely steered clear of the loan market. However, he's now expressing an interest in tapping into the pool of young Premier League talent to ensure Wrexham's competitiveness in the second division. "The loan market is something we are looking at," Parkinson told The Athletic. "It's all about touching base with the Premier League loans managers, making sure we have an understanding of who could become available. "We can probably attract a better calibre of player than we'd have been able to do in the past. Premier League teams are reluctant to loan out their elite players into League One." "It has to be a player you believe can make an instant impact and is going to make a significant contribution as the season goes on." As Parkinson considers potential loan signings, WalesOnline has reviewed several promising talents he might pursue. Jayden Danns Liverpool's Jayden Danns is one player Wrexham could look at Wrexham have been previously linked with a move for Liverpool's Jayden Danns. The 19-year-old forward is well-regarded at Anfield and was loaned out to Championship team Sunderland on transfer deadline day in February. However, a back injury raised concerns during his medical, preventing him from participating in their successful promotion campaign. With his development hindered, Liverpool may consider sending Danns out for another stint in the second tier with Wrexham. Will Lankshear Tottenham's Will Lankshear is another young talent previously rumoured to be heading to the North Wales club on loan. Last summer, there were talks of him joining Wrexham, but Spurs decided to keep him in North London for the first part of the 2024/25 season. Tottenham's Will Lankshear was previously linked with Wrexham (Image: Getty Images ) Despite scoring against Galatasaray in the Europa League, Lankshear saw limited action and was later loaned to Championship side West Brom in January. His goalless run over eleven matches for the Baggies didn't overshadow the positive reviews of his performances in the local media, suggesting another loan spell could be on the cards. Joe Gelhardt Wrexham were reportedly keen on Leeds striker Joe Gelhardt in January. The 23-year-old eventually signed with Hull for the latter half of the season, where he put in a strong performance, netting five goals in 20 Championship matches. Gelhardt has since returned to Leeds following the season's conclusion. However, with his home club recently promoted to the Premier League, another loan stint could be on the cards. Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. Harrison Armstrong Despite being just 18, midfielder Harrison Armstrong has already made a significant impact in the Championship. Armstrong was loaned from his childhood club, Everton, to Derby County during the winter transfer window and made quite an impression. Article continues below Following his move to Pride Park, he made 15 appearances and played a crucial role in securing the Rams' safety. Speculation about another loan move is rife, and Wrexham could be the perfect destination.
