Wrexham now face potential Hibernian battle in face to sign free agent defender
Wrexham have made a first signing of the summer transfer window and Phil Parkinson may now face a real battle to land another target this summer.
Fans have been waiting patiently to find out the identity of Wrexham’s first signing after promotion to League One.
Well, it ended up being a rather familiar face as goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo completed a permanent return to the STōK Cae Ras.
Wrexham took Okonkwo on loan from Arsenal last season and saw him become a firm fan favourite.
Okonkwo’s contract at Arsenal expires this summer and the Gunners have decided to let him go – paving the way for a move back to Wrexham.
The giant goalkeeper no doubt received plenty of interest from elsewhere but has chosen to sign a three-year deal with Wrexham, marking a major coup in the Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds era.
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With Okonkwo now on board, Wrexham can focus on other signings and centre back is likely to be a position of priority for Phil Parkinson.
Wrexham have sadly missed out on Wigan Athletic’s Jason Kerr, but one other centre back has been linked with a move to the club.
