Wrexham are reportedly set to compete with Dutch club Feyenoord, managed by Robin van Persie, for the signing of Groningen goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen. The 29-year-old shot-stopper has been identified as a potential target for the League One side as they look to bolster their squad.
Vaessen, who has spent his entire career in the Netherlands, is under contract with Groningen until 2026. However, the club's financial struggles may force them to consider offers for the player, who has been a regular starter for the Eredivisie side.
Feyenoord, currently managed by former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, are also in the market for a new goalkeeper and are believed to have scouted Vaessen extensively. The Rotterdam club are preparing for life after Justin Bijlow, who has been linked with a move away.
Wrexham, who have been ambitious in the transfer market since their takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, see Vaessen as a long-term option in goal. However, they face stiff competition from a club with European pedigree and the allure of working with a former Premier League star.
It remains to be seen whether Wrexham can persuade Vaessen to swap the Eredivisie for League One, but the club's upward trajectory and financial backing could prove decisive in any potential deal.
