Wrexham Bolstered by Returning Players and New Signings After Busy Transfer Window
Wrexham is set to benefit from the return of injured players and the arrival of new signings after a busy transfer window. Ollie Rathbone, Josh Windass, George Thomason, and Nathan Broadhead are all nearing their return from injury, providing a boost to the squad.
Injury Updates and Team Performance
Following early season losses to Southampton and West Bromwich Albion, interspersed with an EFL Cup victory over Hull City, Wrexham enjoyed an unbeaten week before the international break. Wins against Preston North End and Millwall, following a draw with Sheffield Wednesday, have lifted team spirits.
Deadline Day Signings and Squad Integration
Manager Phil Parkinson further strengthened the squad on transfer deadline day with the additions of Ben Sheaf, Dom Hyam, and Issa Kaboré. This brings the total number of new players to 13 over the summer transfer window. Parkinson noted positive signs of squad cohesion during the two-week break.
"The areas we wanted to fill, in general, we've done that. We've got to now really work with these players and get to know them as individuals as quickly as we can - but already, you can see over the last 10 days, there's a good spirit forming among the lads." - Phil Parkinson.
Conor Coady Praises Wrexham's Squad Development
Conor Coady has praised Wrexham's "outstanding" squad, acknowledging the club's progress since their recent promotion. The summer signings reflect the ambition of the club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who invested significantly during the transfer window.
Investment and Championship Ambitions
Wrexham reportedly had the highest net spend in the Championship, with owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney investing in the region of £30m to strengthen the team. Coady, who joined from Leicester City, expressed his excitement for the remainder of the season following the new additions.
"I think the squad is outstanding, it's full credit to the football club, the manager and the people upstairs that they've developed a team and a squad that's like this," said the 32-year-old.
