Wrexham could strengthen their attack by signing Josh Windass, now he’s looking to leave Sheffield Wednesday.
Wrexham have signed two new players already this summer, most recently securing Danny Ward on a free transfer before paying £700,000 to Plymouth Argyle for Ryan Hardie.
More arrivals are expected at the Racecourse Ground before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.
Barry Bannan has been linked to Wrexham a fair bit in the last few weeks, now that he’s officially out of contract with Sheffield Wednesday.
But reports this week are now claiming Wrexham want to sign Josh Windass from the Owls, along with Rangers.
Windass remains under contract for another year, but due to Wednesday’s ongoing financial problems, FIFA rules mean players can terminate their contracts if they go unpaid for two months in a row, meaning Wrexham could land him for free.
Now, we have taken a look at potential winners and losers if Windass swaps Yorkshire for North Wales.
Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesWinners from a Josh Windass transfer to WrexhamRyan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
Since taking over in 2021, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have made clear their desire to take Wrexham to the Premier League.
Three promotions in a row is historic, but trying to get out of the Championship will be the club’s toughest task yet under the new ownership.
If they are to do so, more experienced players will still need to be targeted, and Windass is a fantastic example of the type of deal Wrexham need to be eyeing.
He’s played 173 games in the Championship and would be an instant starter if he moves to the Racecourse.
Wrexham reaching the Premier League will be tough, but signings like Windass are just what they need.
Phil Parkinson
One problem Wrexham had across 2024/25 was a lack of attacking midfield options.
Tom Lawrence is an option and is now available as a free agent after leaving Rangers at the end of June.
Windass, meanwhile, is accomplished in the number 10 role and would add some much-needed firepower while rivalling Elliot Lee.
He’s scored 40 and assisted 17 in the Championship, including netting an impressive 13 goals in the second tier last term.
Photo by VisionhausLosers from a Josh Windass transfer to WrexhamSheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday have been hit with a three-window transfer ban after their failure to pay players.
It means the Owls can’t make any new signings until the 2027 January transfer window.
That’s obviously going to impact the club’s chances of remaining in the Championship massively and losing a player as key as Windass would be a major blow.
Harry Ashfield
Harry Ashfield has signed a new Wrexham contract this year after some impressive performances following his breakthrough into the first team.
However, given Ashfield is a fairly attacking player who has primarily played up front or in midfield, he’d likely be competing with Windass for a starting place.
A loan move for the youngster this summer may be best anyway, but it would make even more sense if Windass joins.
Valencia
Reports have already emerged this summer that Valencia were interested in Windass.
The player spoke out about those links and how the Spanish side’s current manager, Carlos Corberan, tried to sign him when he was at West Brom last year.
He said: “I don’t know anything about that to be honest. That’ll be because of Carlos [Corberan]. I was close to going to West Brom last summer because I was a free transfer, and I was close to going to West Brom and ended up staying at Sheffield Wednesday.”
While Valencia are a top-flight club, the appeal of Wrexham may give them an edge in the race for Windass’ signature.