Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed what they plan to do with Ben Davies amid vast interest from Wrexham.
Wrexham have a Championship season to prepare for, and it is no surprise to see Phil Parkinson’s side showing ambition in regards to players they have been linked with.
There is a clear trend amongst the players who Wrexham have been linked to, and it involves Premier League and/or Championship experience, something that Parkinson is prioritising.
Wrexham initially sounded out Tom Cairney as an option, but such a move now looks unlikely, whilst former Rangers and Derby County man Tom Lawrence was also regarded as a suitable midfield option.
Defenders have also been targeted, with Tottenham Hotspur’s Ben Davies appearing high up on Parkinson’s list of potential signings, but such a deal could be dead in the water after Spurs’ most recent decision.
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Wrexham were initially interested in the Welsh international due to his contract being set to expire this summer, but Spurs have moved quickly to ensure his future, which will likely end Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s pursuit of the full-back.
Davies was initially unsure about his Tottenham Hotspur future, and the Welshman had since held talks with Wrexham, but it is now clear that he wishes to stay with the North London side as they prepare for their Premier League season. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Davies willing to stay at the club following their success in the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou.
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First Tom Cairney, and now Ben Davies look unlikely to move to the Racecourse Ground – whilst on the surface it may reflect negatively on Wrexham to miss out on two targets, it shows more the calibre of players they are targeting.
Any side in the Championship will ultimately find it difficult to lure Premier League-proven players away from the top flight, but if a team are able to deliver a marquee signing then it is Wrexham.
Both Reynolds and McElhenney have already shown vast ambition up to this point, and previous setbacks should not lead to them detracting from that.
With plenty of time remaining until the Championship season starts, Wrexham must remain optimistic and continue targeting top-level stars.