Wrexham have just over a week remaining to finalise their January transfer business, with the window closing on Tuesday, February 2, at 7pm. The club, owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, are pushing for a Championship play-off spot and manager Phil Parkinson has been provided with funds to strengthen his squad. Despite a quiet window so far, with no arrivals at the Racecourse Ground and only two departures, the Red Dragons are expected to make significant moves before the deadline.
The club have already seen club captain James McClean join Derry City and striker Jake Bickerstaff move to Cheltenham on a permanent basis. Parkinson has confirmed that discussions are ongoing with multiple targets, though he remains guarded on specific names. One reported target is Angers striker Sidiki Cherif, with a potential £19m package that would break Wrexham's transfer record. The 19-year-old has scored four Ligue 1 goals this season, and while Crystal Palace are also interested, Wrexham's financial backing could make a deal possible.
Adding a forward of Cherif's calibre would inject pace and goals into a side that has struggled to convert close performances into wins. The need for such a signing has become increasingly important as the club chase a fourth consecutive promotion. Parkinson's attacking department was boosted last summer by the arrivals of Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez, which pushed Paul Mullin down the pecking order and led to a loan spell at Wigan Athletic.
Mullin returned to Wrexham earlier this month after Wigan cut his loan short, and he featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Liverpool. However, Parkinson has yet to decide on the 31-year-old's future, with another temporary move away from the club looking the most likely outcome as the window draws to a close.
Another area set for reinforcement is right-wing back, where Manchester City loanee Issa Kabore has impressed when fit but remains sidelined through injury and international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. Swedish teenager Hampus Skoglund of Hammarby has been linked with a move to fill the gap, while Sheffield Wednesday's Yan Valery is also said to be of interest.
