Five potential Wrexham summer transfer targets as Welsh side eye-up the Premier League

We take a look at five players Premier League chasing Wrexham could turn their attentions to this summer as the Welsh side bid for an unprecedented fourth successive promotion.

As the dust firmly settles on the Red Dragons' League One promotion, attentions have already turned towards life in the Championship.

Hollywood duo Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have vowed to splash the cash in a bid to turn their top-flight dream into a reality, and have already been linked with swoops for some of the most sort after players in the second-tier.

Fulham's Tom Cairney is one player reportedly being eyed up by the club, but we take a look at five other big name acquisitions who could spearhead their Premier League push during the 2025/26 campaign.

Jamie Vardy

If Wrexham are truly serious about the Premier League ambition then they are going to need a plethora of goals in their squad - and few would likely be more prolific in the Championship than Jamie Vardy.

The Leicester City legend is bringing the curtain down on his sensational spell at the King Power Stadium this summer, and would represent a significant coup for the Welsh side.

It's believed that the former England international would prefer to remain in the Premier League, but whose to say that the riches on offer in Wrexham wouldn't prove to have a significant pull on the 36-year-old.

The striker has bagged a remarkable tally of 199 goals in 499 appearances for the Foxes, and he would all but guarantee goals for the Red Dragons in their quest for a fourth straight promotion next term.

Callum Wilson

Wrexham will undoubtedly be in the market for a proven and experienced frontman after Steven Fletcher's departure this summer, and if a potential move for Jamie Vardy failes to materialise, then Callum Wilson could be another name for the management to consider.

Yes, the Newcastle United star has had significant injury issues over the past year or two, but he finally appears to be on the mend and will undoubtedly have plenty of admirers as he nears his Toon exit.

The nine-time capped England international has featured 20 times for Newcastle this season, scoring just a solitary goal, and whilst the club hold a trigger for a one-year contract extension, it's believed they will allow the forward to leave on a free if another club can guarantee him regular action.

A number of sides will likely fancy the 33-year-old, including newly promoted Premier League sides, but as we have come to learn with Wrexham, never rule them out.

Wilson in the Championship, if fit, could be explosive!

Tom Lawrence

A number of Welsh international will likely be on the radar of Wrexham this summer with Tom Lawrence, you'd think, being one of those.

Born, bred and raised in Wrexham, Lawrence has made no secret of his love for the club, and given his is set to depart Rangers at the end of his contract, it seems the perfect time and opportunity for the two to reacquaint.

Whilst the former Derby County man has never played for his boyhood club, he has previously revealed his hopes of one day doing so.

Still only 31-years-old, Lawrence has made 65 appearances during his time north of the border, scoring 11 times, four of which have come in continental action.

Add that to the fact that he was also one of the most talented, and productive, attackers in the Championship during his five-year stay at Pride Park, then it's easy to why he may have found his way onto Wrexham's little black book of summer targets.

Maksym Talovierov

Phil Parkinson has already spoken of his hopes of adding at least two new central defenders to his squad ahead of the new campaign, and Maksym Talovierov should undoubtedly be one of those.

A relative unknown in British football prior to his January arrival at Plymouth Argyle, the giant Ukrainian has since established himself as one of the most dominant and commanding defenders in the second tier.

Granted he only played 13 times for the Pilgrims due to injury, but still, it was clear to see the difference he made at the heart of the Plymouth backline.

Their eventual relegation means he will likely be on the move this summer and a whole host of clubs have already been linked with a swoop for him, but the chance to flex his muscle at a club who hold genuine Premier League aspirations could carry plenty of appeal to him.

Jonny Evans

Another central defender likely to be on the Wrexham watch list is Manchester United's vastly experienced defender Jonny Evans.

The Northern Irishman made a surprise return to Old Trafford two years ago after leaving the club almost a decade earlier, and has since gone on to make 35 appearances under both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.

However, with his deal set to expire in June, surely the 37-year-old will be seeking pastures new as United bid to revamp their under-performing squad.

Evans fits the bill of the sort of player Wrexham will be in the market for in the coming months, with his profile, personality and on-field qualities likely to be admired by Phil Parkinson and club owners.

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have confirmed the club will push the boat out for big name acquisitions this summer, and Evans would most certainly represent one of those.