The 10 most expensive Wrexham deals ever

WrexhamThe team's rise up the leagues has been phenomenal, with owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McIlhenny transforming the Welsh side on and off the field.

Reynolds and McIlhenny have splashed out on a number of signings since arriving in 2020, and the Red Dragons are hoping to eventually play Premier League soccer.

But who is the current track record holder? We've taken a look at Wrexham's most expensive signings in their history, with help Transfer market And news reports, with a detailed look at the top 10.

Given that the amount of reporting around the club cannot (yet) be comparable to larger clubs across the country, we may need to take some transfer values ​​with a pinch of salt.

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Here's a detailed look at Wrexham's top 10 signings…

10

Andy Marriott

£200,000 from Nottingham Forest, 1993

Goalkeeper Andy Marriott made more appearances for Wrexham than any of the other 16 clubs he played for during his career.

the next His £200,000 moveMarriott made over 250 appearances for the Red Dragons between 1993 and 1998, winning all of his Wales caps as a Wrexham player. The goalkeeper will eventually be sold to Sunderland, with the club receiving a fee similar to what they paid.

9

Ben Tozeur

£200,000 from Cheltenham, 2021

Defender Ben Tozer had been with several Football League clubs and had just led Cheltenham Town to a second league title when He joined Wrexham for £200,000 In 2021.

Tozer went on to captain the Red Dragons, helping them reach League Two and then League One before releasing them in 2024.

8

Joey Jones

£210,000 from Liverpool, 1978

Arguably one of Wrexham's greatest ever players is left-back Joey Jones, who had three separate spells at the Racecourse Ground.

The Welshman came through Wrexham's academy before joining boyhood club Liverpool in 1975, but the club spent money to bring him back in 1978, with Jones cost the Red Dragons £210,000.

Jones would leave again in 1982 for Chelsea before finishing his playing career at Wrexham in 1992.

7

James McLean

£250,000 from Wigan, 2023

The first seven signings have all been made in the Reynolds and McElhenney era, with James McLean eye-catching in 2023 following his move. £250,000 transfer from Wigan Athletic.

A former Republic of Ireland international and former Premier League player, McLean dropped down to League Two with Wrexham and immediately helped them win promotion to League One, becoming captain in 2024.

6

Ollie Palmer

£300,000 from the 2022 Wimbledon Asian Championships

A name that many will recognize from watching Welcome to Wrexham is striker Ollie Palmer, who signed for the club in 2022 during the National League promotion season.

It became their record signing after him A £300,000 transfer from League One club WimbledonPalmer recently signed a contract extension until 2026 and scored more than 40 goals for Wrexham during his time in Wales.

5

Dan Scarr

£300,000 Plymouth Argyle, 2024

Having fallen out of favor with Championship side Plymouth Argyle, Wrexham have opted for the services of centre-back Dan Scarr in 2024. For 300 thousand pounds sterling.

The defender helped Argyle to the Championship. They will hope he can do the same on the racecourse – and things are going well for Wrexham in the automatic promotion places at the time of writing.

4

Leave Revan

£300,000 from Aston Villa, 2024

Wrexham have been busy writing checks in 2024 and according to reports, they have paid Aston Villa £350,000 for left-wing gem Sepp Revan.

Revan was just 21 when he put pen to paper for Wales, and is under contract until 2027 with the option to extend for a further year, so he could play a big role in Wrexham's quest for Premier League football.

3

Louis Brant

£400,000 from Leicester, 2024

Lewis Brunt was signed last July as Reynolds and McIlhenny allowed Wrexham to spend money ahead of the club's return to League One. Following his arrival from Leicester City Under-21s, Brunt's transfer fee has not been disclosed, although £400,000 is the figure cited by some reports.

That puts him third on the overall list, depending on what you believe. Brent has not been a regular starter since his move from Mansfield Town, but has played every minute in the league since mid-November.

2

Ollie Rathbone

£414,000 from Rotherham, 2024

Another signing in 2024, experienced League One midfielder Ollie Rathbone arrived from Rotherham United and has now made over 200 appearances in the division.

Rathbone also played for Rotherham in the Championship, so he could be a key part of Parkinson's thinking over the coming years.

The signing is believed to be official for an undisclosed sum Rathbone joined the club for a record feeWhich was worth £300,000 at the time. According to Transfermarkt, his transfer fee is €500,000 – equivalent to around £414,000.

1

Mr. Val

£500,000 from West Bromwich, 2024

Currently at the top of the list as Wrexham's record signing is striker Mo Vale, who signed from West Brom in 2024.

Vale was 21 at the time and had little experience with the Baggies, impressing on loan at AFC Field, Doncaster Rovers and Walsall before moving to the Racecourse Ground.

Another player whose transfer fee has not been officially revealed, BBC Sport claimed he joined Wrexham for £500,000. However, he also claimed that his teammate James McLean was let off the hook at an event where his real fee was £590,000. Either way, this is the largest sum the club has ever spent.