Wrexham are poised to further strengthen ahead of their first Championship campaign in over four decades by securing the signature of forward Josh Windass.
The 31-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Monday after agreeing terms with Phil Parkinson’s side, following his departure from Sheffield Wednesday.
Windass left the South Yorkshire club by mutual consent amid ongoing financial turmoil that has seen the Owls hit with multiple transfer embargoes after failing to pay wages on time for May and June.
Windass confirmed his exit last week after five years at Hillsborough, where he made 163 appearances and scored 46 goals.
That tally includes 13 strikes in the Championship last season alone, making him a proven threat at this level.
Now a free agent, Windass had a host of suitors including Leicester City, Norwich City, and Derby County.
Even Brazilian club Santos were reported to have expressed interest back in January, in a move spearheaded by then-manager Pedro Caixinha, who coached Windass at Rangers.
But Wrexham have ultimately won the race, underlining their growing stature under co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Windass had made it clear he was keen to resolve his future swiftly.
"I’ll decide on my future by this weekend," he reportedly told interested clubs.
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His arrival continues an ambitious summer of recruitment for Wrexham, who are preparing for life in the second tier for the first time in 43 years.
Windass will join Wales international goalkeeper Danny Ward, striker Ryan Hardie, and New Zealand left-back Liberato Cacace, who arrived from Napoli in a club-record deal that could reach £4m.
Cacace’s signing surpassed the £2m paid for Reading striker Sam Smith last summer, signalling Wrexham’s intent to compete in the Championship.
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Windass joined Sheffield Wednesday permanently in 2020 after a successful loan from Wigan Athletic.
His departure comes as the club continue to grapple with financial instability, a factor that paved the way for Wrexham’s timely approach.
With attacking pedigree and Championship experience, Windass is expected to be a key figure in Wrexham’s push to establish themselves in the second tier.
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