Wrexham are doing 'everything they can' to secure signing of Premier League player to kick off summer business

Wrexham are going to do everything they can to secure the signing of a Premier League player to kick of their summer transfer window.

Last month, the Red Dragons sealed back-to-back promotions after beating Forest Green Rovers.

Goals from Elliot Lee, Paul Mullin, Ryan Barnett, Jack Marriott and an own goal by Ryan Inniss sealed a 6-0 victory for Phil Parkinson’s side.

Ahead of the summer transfer window, Wrexham have already been linked with a host of different players as they prepare for life in League One.

Speaking recently to BBC, Red Dragons boss Parkinson declared his wish to keep goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, who was on loan from Premier League side Arsenal.

The 22-year-old’s contract is set to expire this summer and has attracted the attention of many clubs.

Parkinson said: “Obviously we’re keen to keep Arthur and we’re working on that.

“It could take time but there’s one thing for sure, we’ll give it everything that we’ve got to keep Arthur at the club.”

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Speaking about the overall plan for the transfer window, Parkinson added: “Myself and the staff will be sitting down and looking at the squad and looking at the players available and targeting the players we feel can help us next year.

“That’s keeping in touch with agents, looking at players who have been released, looking at players who have got one year left on their contract and who clubs are looking to sell.

“It’s a whole raft of players who could be available – players from Premiership clubs who could be available on loan. But the list changes – it’s a daily moving scenario really.”

Parkinson also paid tribute to the players who were released by the club, he said: “Those lads who’ve been with us from the start, it’s tough to shake hands with them but we wish them all the best.”