According to pundit Carlton Palmer, Wrexham would be making a “true statement of intent” if they sign Saidou Khan, a midfielder for Swindon Town.
The Red Dragons attempted to sign Khan on the last day of the transfer window, and after that agreement collapsed, they are getting ready to submit a bid of about £350,000 in January, according to Football Insider.
Khan moved to Swindon from National League Chesterfield in the summer. In his 37 appearances, he finished the previous season with one goal and one assist, helping the Robins place tenth in League Two.
The 27-year-old has been a consistent player this season, contributing three assists and one goal in 19 appearances. However, his contract at the County Ground expires at the end of the current campaign, so Swindon will need to decide whether to cash in on him in January.
Tuesday night, Wrexham lost a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Harrogate Town, which was disappointing, but they are still second in the standings, one point ahead of Mansfield Town in fourth place.
What was said by Carlton Palmer?
Palmer, in an exclusive interview with Football League World, stated that Wrexham’s decision to sign Khan would be a declaration of intent, highlighting the substantial financial means of owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Wrexham are reported to be readying a £350,000 offer for Swindon’s Saidou Khan in the January transfer window,” Palmer stated.
If Khan does not commit his future before the window opens, Swindon will sell him. He will have six months left on his contract.
“Phil Parkinson, the manager of Wrexham, has always admired Khan and made an attempt to sign him in the summer, but the deal fell through.
“Khan will be representing his nation in the Africa Cup of Nations, so he probably won’t be available for the entire month of January. This will be another real statement of intent from Wrexham and their owners in the attempt to get back-to-back promotions, and a reminder to the rest of the league of the financial power they possess.
And for Wrexham, what next?
Palmer’s assertion that Khan’s visit would represent a significant announcement from the Red Dragons is hard to argue with.
Despite the fact that McElhenney and Reynolds are known to be ambitious, it would be a coup to sign one of the best midfield players in the division from their competitors for promotion, and £350,000 would be a sizeable sum in League Two.
Although Swindon would want to finish in the play-offs, they would find it difficult to reject such a high offer, and as Khan’s contract expires in the summer, they would have to sell him in January unless he signs an extension in the upcoming days.
Although there is strong competition for automatic promotion for Wrexham, a significant investment made by the club in January might have a significant impact on the race for the top three slots.
