OPINION Wrexham must capitalise on Swansea City decision with out-of-favour ace, he’s a Paul Mullin upgrade.
It’s an exciting moment to be a Wrexham supporter, and with Championship football less than two months away, preparations are beginning to get the squad ready for 2025/26.
Phil Parkinson has led his team to three consecutive promotions, and while it will be a difficult feat to make it a fourth, the Red Dragons are displaying a strong desire to escape relegation to League One. Wrexham are interested in Barry Bannan, with Sheffield Wednesday’s financial troubles casting doubt on the future of many important players at Hillsborough, and they are also vying with Leeds United for Aaron Cresswell. However, additional firepower is required in the final third, and signing Championship-experienced strikers will be critical to their prospects of finishing in the middle of the league. However, Swansea City may have the player the Red Dragons are looking for.
Wrexham must sign Jerry Yates from Swansea City
EFL Analysis reported in May that Jerry Yates is expected to leave Swansea this summer after spending the 2024/25 season on loan at Derby County.
The former Blackpool attacker scored ten goals in the Championship for the Rams, helping them avoid relegation on the last day of the season. Yates has appeared in 194 Championship games, scoring 41 goals and assisting on 12 occasions. Four of those assists came when he was at Pride Park, but Derby are unlikely to bring the 28-year-old back on a permanent basis, so Wrexham must take advantage.
Paul Mullin’s departure leaves ample space for Jerry Yates
Ryan Hardie is expected to join the Red Dragons, and competition for the starting striker position will already be fierce between him and Sam Smith. While the addition of Yates raises issues about how Parkinson can fit all of these players in, Paul Mullin appears to be leaving the club in the coming weeks, and Wrexham need to add more cover. The Welsh team’s long-term success depends on lowering its average roster age. This will take longer than a single transfer window, but the process must begin today.
| Appearances (starts) | 42 (40) |
| Minutes played | 3436 |
| Goals (assists) | 10 (4) |
| Shots (on target) | 58 (25) |
| xG | 11.45 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.7% |
| Chances created | 24 |
Yates does struggle with finishing at times, but these can be worked on, and with confidence, he has the potential to be a decent Championship striker.
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