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The Red Dragons are looking to add Premier League experience to their ranks in the summer window. Several players that have graced the English top-flight are seeing moves to North Wales speculated on.

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Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are helping to make the funds available that allow marquee additions to Phil Parkinson’s squad to be sought. O’Brien, who joined Forest following their return to the big time in 2022, is a player in Wrexham’s sights.

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The former Huddersfield midfielder has impressed at Championship level again when taking in loan spells at Middlesbrough and Swansea. Forest are prepared to let the 26-year-old leave after seeing their asking price met.

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The Sun, however, are reporting that Wrexham are “struggling to meet his salary demands” and that a “transfer to Wales is now in doubt”. A compromise will need to be reached during wage discussions in order for a deal to go through.

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WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

Wrexham, who have enjoyed a historic run of three successive promotions, have already drafted in Ryan Hardie and Danny Ward this summer. More movement is expected before the 2025-26 campaign gets underway.

Chris Wilder in contention for Championship job after Sheffield United sacking

Leicester City are considering Chris Wilder as a potential managerial target, according to a report from The Sun.

Leicester City are a club in crisis as they prepare for their return to Championship football. LCFC have the threat of a points deduction over them and they are now officially managerless.

Ruud van Nistelrooy was widely expected to be relieved of his duties at an earlier date, but his departure was only confirmed in late June.

The Foxes likely will have had a good idea of who they would target as a replacement for some time now, but a fresh name has emerged on the radar at the King Power Stadium.

According to The Sun, Leicester City have shortlisted former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder as a contender for their vacant managerial post.

It is said that his agent has close ties with the Foxes, which is boosting his chances of landing the gig.

The report reiterates previous reports of LCFC interest in Sean Dyche, who has been out of work since leaving in January. There are some concerns over whether his strong character could be a little too much for club chiefs though.

Danny Rohl, who is moving ever-closing to a Sheffield Wednesday exit, remains in the frame too.

A popular appointment?

Wilder may not have succeeded at Middlesbrough or in his short-term spell at Watford, but his record at Sheffield United speaks for itself and will appeal to Leicester City chiefs.

He is steeped in Bramall Lane history after lifting them from League One to the top half of the Premier League in his first stint. And, in his second spell from December 2023 to June 2025, he oversaw an impressive rebuild after relegation.