Wrexham fans cannot wait for the new season to begin following a flurry of transfer activity.
Phil Parkinson and his recruitment have gone into overdrive since returning from the pre-season tour down under with four new signings confirmed within a week.
It gives Wrexham fans real hope that they are going to be a force to be reckoned with once again this season, as they head into their first Championship campaign in 43 years.
The Red Dragons are still in the market for more additions and Wrexham’s owners are prepared to spend £10m on a striker. However, EFL pundit Lee Hendrie has just urged rivals Birmingham City to make a shrewd move ahead of Wrexham.
Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesLee Hendrie ‘baffled’ by Birmingham City not moving for Jamie Vardy
Speaking to Football League World, Sky Sports pundit Hendrie finds it ‘baffling’ that Wrexham transfer target Jamie Vardy is yet to find a new club following his exit from Leicester City.
Wrexham have been linked with a move for Vardy but appear to have their eyes on other players in the forward position. Hendrie is urging Birmingham City to make their move.
Hendrie stated: “With the Vardy situation, it’s baffling, isn’t it? You listen and read what he wants to do, with talk of him wanting to stay and play in a top European side.
“I think it would be a big signing for Birmingham City, there’s no doubt, I still think he can do a job, the only problem with Jamie Vardy is he’s one of those players that if he did go to Birmingham, he’d want to be and have to be the main striker.
“They’ve got strength in depth in that area, you certainly have to look at that, but I don’t think he’ll be one of those players that will be dropping down to the Championship and being a bit-part player, I think he’ll want to be the key player and that would be the big question mark.
“The age is always another question mark but Jamie Vardy is Jamie Vardy. He’s always capable of scoring goals, and it just shows where Birmingham are at with who they’re attracting.”
Jamie Vardy signing would go against what Phil Parkinson is building at Wrexham
The Vardy to Wrexham narrative has been building all summer, however, Parkinson’s recent transfer activity shows that the England international would not be high on his list.
The Red Dragons boss is securing players that are ready to make an impact in the Championship but can also provide long-term stability for the club.
Jamie Vardy’s Championship record via Transfermarkt – correct as of 26/07/2025
Three-year contracts have been handed out to the likes of Lewis O’Brien and George Thomason in the hope that they can contribute to the present and future success of the club.
At 38, it would be a backward step from Wrexham to sign Vardy, given the very limited number of years he can contribute to the club at the top level.
The club are looking to sign another striker, but don’t be surprised if it is a player that once again has their best years ahead of them.