Phil Parkinson reveals new Wrexham transfer plan as four Premier League stars eyed up

Wrexham boss has signalled a change in his approach ahead of the summer transfer window opening for business. The Red Dragons manager is aiming to strengthen his squad ready for life in the next season.

Only one loan signing has made a senior appearance under Parkinson at since he took charge of the club, owned by celebrities and , four years ago. Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was borrowed from in a season-long deal in the dying embers of the 2023 summer window after 's sudden retirement just four games into the Welsh side's League Two campaign.

Okonkwo went on to join permanently last summer after impressing at the Racecourse Ground, but Parkinson has otherwise avoided using the loan market. However, he has now indicated he is planning to explore the possibility of bringing in young talents on loan from the to help make Wrexham competitive in the second tier.

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"The loan market is something we are looking at," Parkinson told . "It's all about touching base with the Premier League loans managers, making sure we have an understanding of who could become available.

"We can probably attract a better calibre of player than we'd have been able to do in the past. Premier League teams are reluctant to loan out their elite players into League One.

"It has to be a player you believe can make an instant impact and is going to make a significant contribution as the season goes on." As Parkinson eyes up potential loanees, has taken a look at several hot prospects he could turn to.

Jayden Danns

One player Wrexham have previously been linked with signing on loan is Liverpool's Jayden Danns. The 19-year-old striker is highly rated at Anfield and was sent out to Championship side on transfer deadline day in February.

However, concerns over a back injury were flagged during his medical and he was unable to recover in time to feature in their successful promotion push. With his progress curtailed, could be tempted to send Danns for another go in the second tier with Wrexham.

Will Lankshear

Another starlet once tipped to join the North Wales outfit on loan is Tottenham's Will Lankshear. The striker was connected with the club last summer, but Spurs ultimately chose to keep him in North London for the first half of the 2024/25 campaign.

Lankshear was only given limited game time, despite scoring in the against Galatasaray, and later went to Championship outfit in January. He failed to find the net once in his eleven appearances for the Baggies, despite earning praise for his performances in the local press and could be loaned out again.

Joe Gelhardt

Wrexham were also understood to be eyeing Leeds striker Joe Gelhardt in January. The 23-year-old ultimately joined Hull for the second half of the season and performed well, scoring five goals in 20 Championship games.

Gelhardt has returned to Leeds following the end of the season. But with his parent club recently promoted to the Premier League, don't rule out another loan move.

Harrison Armstrong

Midfielder Harrison Armstrong might only be 18, but he's already made big waves in the Championship. Armstrong was loaned from his boyhood club, to Derby County during the winter transfer window and was highly impressive.

He made 15 appearances following his move to Pride Park and helped steer the Rams to safety. Another loan move is now being talked about, and Wrexham could be an ideal location.

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