Wrexham Bolster Wingback Options With Two Late Signings
Wrexham have agreed deals to sign wingbacks Issa Kaboré from Manchester City and Jacques Ekomié from Angers, with combined fees potentially exceeding $12 million plus add-ons. Kaboré returns after a loan spell, while Ekomié arrives after impressing in Ligue 1. The moves come as the club adds depth ahead of the transfer deadline, with both deals including sell-on clauses for their former clubs.
The two deals carry distinct financial structures. Kaboré's transfer includes a $2.7 million base fee that could climb to $6.5 million through performance-related add-ons, with Manchester City retaining a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights on any future offer. Ekomié's move is larger, with a fixed fee near $9.5 million potentially rising to roughly $10 million, and Angers securing an undisclosed sell-on percentage.
Wrexham's aggressive late-window activity follows a 1-1 draw with Watford attended by co-chairmen Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. The club had already signed Danny Imray from Crystal Palace for $6.65 million, and these additions address fitness concerns around left-back Liberato Cacace, who managed only 13 appearances last season. Wrexham remain active in the market, targeting a center back and attacking midfielder before Tuesday's deadline.
These signings could signal Wrexham's growing financial ambition as they push for Premier League promotion, potentially reshaping expectations among supporters and rivals in the Championship. The substantial fees may raise pressure on manager Phil Parkinson to deliver results, while the club's spending could influence how other mid-table teams approach their own recruitment. For players like Ryan Longman, increased competition may affect playing time and career trajectories, though the broader societal impact remains largely confined to the club's fanbase and local community.