Wrexham transfer targets summer 2025: Eriksen to Wales?

Since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took charge of Wrexham, the team has risen. Having won promotion to the Championship for next season's campaign, Phil Parkinson will be looking to strengthen his squad.

The Red Dragons were indeed a force to be reckoned with in the last couple of seasons, but it would be naive to think there’s nothing that can be improved. Coach Parkinson is quite aware of the fact.

If he wants his team to be up to par with the rest of the teams in the league and not look like a lacklustre side, he’d need some proper funds from the Hollywood superstars. However, given the high ambitions these two have, we are sure that some of the key Wrexham transfer targets this summer will surely prove to be more than rumours.

Don’t forget to also find out more about Wrexham's confirmed signings in the summer of 2025.

Wrexham transfer targets summer 2025

*Based on Transfermarkt's current valuations. Subject to change.

Christian Eriksen (free agent)

According to TeamTalk, Wrexham are reportedly interested in signing Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen this summer. The Dane, who is a free agent after departing Manchester United, is thought to be very high on their list of transfer targets.

While the former Ajax man may not be keen on the Championship, the Welsh outfit have signed former Premier League players like James McClean, Steven Fletcher, Ben Foster and Jay Rodriguez in the past.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is reportedly the one pushing for the acquisition of the experienced midfielder, as he is looking to secure promotion to the top flight.

Michael Smith (free agent)

After spending the last three seasons with Sheffield Wednesday, Smith has become a free agent this summer and there are a few teams interested in his signature, including Wrexham. The 33-year-old forward has plenty of experience at this level of football, although he spent most of his career in League One rather than the Championship.

Still, the Welsh side could use another reliable body on the offensive end of the pitch and Smith could be a good addition to improve the team's depth as they head into their first season in the Championship.

Patrick Bamford (Leeds)

Patrick Bamford is another name that has been linked with a move to Wrexham in recent weeks. Bamford has extensive experience playing in the Championship, and he could be suited to Phil Parkinson’s free-flowing football, with the added advantage of aerial strength.

With Leeds United set to return to the Premier League, and having gone down the pecking order at Elland Road, the lanky forward could fancy a move to Wales, especially if Leeds bring in another forward, which they are reportedly looking to do.

Danny Ings (free agent)

Still staying with the theme of strikers, the Red Dragons are showing interest in Danny Ings, according to Goal. The striker left the Hammers upon the expiration of his contract, and as per Sky Sports, the Red Dragons have held talks with the former Liverpool striker.

If the Welsh outfit can convince the 32-year-old to move to Wales, he will be a quality addition ahead of their Championship campaign.

However, it seems that Middlesbrough are the front-runners for his signature at this time, with a few other teams also interested, so Wrexham will have stiff competition in battling to sign Danny Ings.

Jayden Danns (Liverpool)

One player Wrexham were previously linked with in the January transfer window is Liverpool’s Jayden Danns. The Welsh side were keen to sign him on loan, but the move fell through due to injury concerns.

According to The Mirror, Liverpool are open to allowing the 19-year-old forward to go on loan for another season to gather more experience. With that in mind, the Welsh club could provide the youngster with the playing time he needs for his development, especially if he can remain injury-free this season.

Joe Gelhardt (Leeds)

Wrexham were interested in snapping up Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt on loan in the January transfer window. However, they were unable to get their man, with the 23-year-old forward joining Hull City instead. 

Now that the season is over, Gelhardt has returned to his parent club, and with Leeds heading to the top flight for the 2025/26 season, another loan move could be on the cards for the young striker.