Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano has officially confirmed Wrexham can sign one of their key transfer targets on a free this summer.
Wrexham are gearing up for a campaign in League One for the first time in almost two decades.
Phil Parkinson’s squad needs bolstering with added quality and depth to compete towards the top end.
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have backed the 56-year-old in the transfer market previously and that trend is expected to follow this summer, with the Reds eyeing up several players.
A common theme has emerged around which positions they’re looking to target and goalkeeper is first on that list.
Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo is their top priority after watching him flourish on loan at the Racecourse, earning a spot in the League Two Team of the Season and keeping an impressive 14 clean sheets.
It’s a transfer that could set the tone for their summer business, and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed an update on his future.
Fabrizio Romano confirms Arthur Okonkwo will exit Arsenal
It’s been known for a while that Okonkwo doesn’t have a future at the Emirates Stadium.
The competition is too strong for him to break into the first team and keeping him around without playing him would only stagnate his development.
Arsenal could have given him a new contract and loaned him out again this season, but it appears they’ve decided to let him leave on a free transfer, as confirmed by well-known journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Okonkwo has even updated supporters on his future and the 22-year-old claimed he’s assessing his options ahead of his next move while claiming Wrexham will stay in his heart forever.
To some, this is a concerning line as it appears the talented goalkeeper is looking to play higher than League One after impressing at the Racecourse.
Wrexham will find it hard to sign Arthur Okonkwo
Okonkwo’s latest comments on his future suggest the club will find it difficult to sign him.
The colossal shot-stopper has attracted interest from the Championship and clubs abroad, which evinces his talent.
Although he’s built up a ‘special’ connection with Wrexham supporters and that will play a part in his thinking, you can’t help but think that McElhenney and Reynolds must move on to other targets.
Of course, it’s not impossible that Wrexham land Okonkwo, but it’s wise if they look at which other goalkeepers are available to sign this summer.
It’s clear that signing a new number one is their priority and once the position is resolved, they can start to look at capturing a left-back, central midfielder and striker.
