According to SportsBoom, Wrexham are currently leading the race to sign Leicester City midfielder Harry Winks ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Wrexham have not shied away from spending big money during his meteoric rise up the English football pyramid, but the former Tottenham playmaker has reportedly moved to the top of their wish list as they consider their options for next season.
To understand why Winks were suddenly put up for sale, you have to look at the absolute nightmare unfolding at Leicester City.
The Foxes have endured a disastrous campaign and could shockingly be relegated to League One amid serious financial difficulties.
Harry Winks is struggling at Leicester City
Winks, who joined Leicester in a £10m move from Spurs in 2023, has found himself completely absent from the first team in recent months.
Winks reportedly has a staggering £90,000-a-week contract, making him the highest-paid player in the entire Championship.
For a club that has suffered from successive relegations and is desperately trying to cut personnel costs, releasing Winks is not just a tactical choice, but an absolute economic necessity.
So where do Wrexham fit into all of this? Phil Parkinson’s side are aiming for an unprecedented fourth successive promotion, but have seen a recent surge in speed and have fallen slightly off Championship play-off pace.
Wrexham aim to strengthen their squad
The dream of reaching the Premier League is not completely gone yet, but the club’s hierarchy are wisely making contingency plans.
If Wrexham end up staying in the Championship for another year, they clearly see Winks as their ultimate marquee player in the heart of the park.
Despite a lack of playing time for Leicester recently, the midfielder still has undeniable top quality and international pedigree.
Furthermore, with Leicester desperate to recoup some of their initial £10m investment and take his huge salary off the books, Wrexham are one of the few clubs with the ambition and financial wherewithal to realistically pull off a deal of this size.
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