Wrexham have made a shock approach to sign former Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen, but the 33-year-old has turned down the chance to join the Championship newcomers. The Red Dragons, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have been active in the transfer market following their promotion in April.
Manager Phil Parkinson has already secured six new signings this summer, including striker Ryan Hardie, goalkeeper Danny Ward, and left-back Liberato Cacace. The club's recruitment drive intensified this week with the arrivals of George Thomason, Josh Windass, and Lewis O'Brien.
According to Eriksen's agent, Martin Schoot, the Danish international was impressed by Wrexham's offer but is determined to play at the highest level. Schoot told the Daily Mail: 'Wrexham are really upgrading everything both on and off the field, and it is a hugely impressive project. But Christian still wants to play in a first-tier competition and he absolutely wants to stay in Western Europe.'
Eriksen, who has also represented Ajax, Tottenham, Inter Milan, Brentford, and Manchester United, is being tracked by clubs from Saudi Arabia, the United States, Turkey, and Brazil. He left United this summer after making 107 appearances and scoring eight goals over three seasons.
Wrexham chief executive Michael Williamson, who previously worked at Inter Milan, is believed to be leveraging his Italian contacts to aid recruitment. The club have also been linked with Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy and Fulham captain Tom Cairney, while Wales striker Kieffer Moore is reportedly their latest target as they prepare for life in the Championship.
