As the season comes to an end on Saturday, Wrexham will begin their summer operations. Although goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is rumored to be a target, Phil Parkinson shouldn’t give him priority.
Discussion of signing The Wrexham fan base has been taken over by Arthur Okonkwo.
On loan from Arsenal, the 22-year-old has performed admirably. His contract at the Emirates expires this summer, and he was nominated in the League Two Team of the Season. He also has a higher save percentage than Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Many teams will probably try to entice him to sign, but Wrexham is “desperate” to sign him, according to executive director Humphrey Ker.
Phil Parkinson has other priorities this summer besides keeping him in goal for their League One season, which will be great news to his supporters.
Wrexham needs to give the new James McClean contract top priority.
It is understandable that Wrexham wants to sign Okonkwo on a permanent basis in terms of long-term investment.
Although he is still in the early phases of his goalkeeping career, he has proven this season that he is a highly skilled young goalie, and his resale value will probably skyrocket.
Wrexham needs to give James McClean a new contract since they would do well to sign him permanently, especially because Championship teams are keen.
For Parkinson, the much-maligned McClean has been outstanding, exhibiting traits that have propelled the Reds to promotion both on and off the field.
The Republic of Ireland star, who turned 35 recently, scores highly in fitness tests and has been an important player this season.
Hailed as “invaluable,” McClean has proven his versatility by playing central midfield and left wing-back and totaling more assists (10) than any other player in the Wrexham squad.
His influence cannot be denied, as his magical left foot has caused chaos in League Two and will most doubt do the same in League One.
James McClean might call it quits at Wrexham.
At Wrexham, Jimmy Mac, as teammate Andy Cannon lovingly refers to him, still has enough to offer.
There are lots of third-tier clubs that would accept him, so at least a one-year agreement would be a smart move, even though he’s getting close to the age where offering him a long-term contract would be suicidal.
The football world was taken aback when Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds signed McClean on a free transfer, and the Irishman is deserving of a chance to extend his career at Wrexham.
