Wrexham have already secured the services of Ryan Hardie on a free and now look to be closing in on yet another addition.
Manager Phil Parkinson is known for taking a patient and strategic approach to transfers, opting not to rush business early in the window.
Earlier in June, Wrexham landed Scottish striker Ryan Hardie from Plymouth Argyle, who had just suffered relegation.
The transfer, reportedly worth just £700,000, was a budget-friendly move for the club.
Last week, Paul Mullin completed a switch to Wigan Athletic, followed by Will Boyle’s move to Shrewsbury Town.
With a couple of outgoings now finalized, Wrexham seem to be lining up another incoming player to strengthen Parkinson’s squad.
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Danny Ward poised for Wrexham medical
Earlier reports indicated Wrexham were plotting a move to bring back goalkeeper Danny Ward.
Ward, who was born in Wrexham, began his career at the club before moving to Liverpool. A return to his boyhood team now appears to be on the cards.
That speculation intensified recently, with Wrexham opening formal talks to sign Ward following his release from Leicester City this summer.
Now, according to reports, Ward is scheduled to undergo a medical with Wrexham on Monday, taking another step toward completing an emotional homecoming.
The Welsh shot-stopper has previously expressed admiration for club co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and would likely be eager to contribute to Wrexham’s ongoing rise.
While signing a free agent is practical business, Ward’s potential arrival does raise some questions and eyebrows among supporters.
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How Ward fits into Wrexham’s goalkeeper plans
At 32, Ward arrives with limited first-team action throughout his career.
The Wales international has made only 101 league appearances in total, and just 29 since departing Liverpool for Leicester City in 2018.
There was an expectation that Ward would pursue regular playing time after his Leicester exit, but instead, he now seems set to come in as backup to Arthur Okonkwo.
Okonkwo is Wrexham’s undisputed number one, and it’s hard to see Ward overtaking him in the current pecking order.
Some fans may even wonder whether Ward represents an upgrade over Callum Burton, who now looks likely to drop down to third choice.
Given the summer departures of Mark Howard, Liam Hall, and Brad Foster, a goalkeeping addition was always anticipated but few predicted someone with Ward’s profile.
Ward may still fancy his chances of challenging for the starting spot, but his return has certainly taken many by surprise both for the club and for the player himself.
