Evolution, not revolution? Wrexham's transfer plans

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has also managed the likes of Bradford, Bolton and Sunderland [Rex Features] For the first time since 2022, Wrexham are preparing for a season in the same division they were in the previous campaign. After an historic run of three successive promotions which took the club from non-league to the Championship, Wrexham narrowly missed out on a play-off place which could have taken them to the Premier League. As it was, seventh in the second tier represented the highest finish in the club's history – a highly creditable effort.

Manager Phil Parkinson has vowed his team will come back stronger and, with the financial muscle that comes with their Hollywood ownership, plenty will be backing the Welsh club to mount another challenge for the top six next season. BBC Sport Wales assesses how Wrexham hope to set the foundation for another promotion tilt this summer. Rodriguez and Cannon among Wrexham departures Contracts and transfers - Wrexham's summer in-tray The documentary that transformed a Welsh club into a global brand How much work is required?

Parkinson has overhauled his squad after every promotion but, following last summer's latest rebuild, this off-season might be a gentler evolution. A large squad will need trimming, so several players can expect to leave. Once that's done, the question will be how Wrexham go about improving what they have already.

A lack of pace needs addressing, while more dynamism could help in midfield, where injuries took their toll this season. Parkinson rarely deviates from his favoured wing-back formation, but could signing a different kind of forward – quick, able to play wide – open up the possibility of a Plan B? Given his formidable track record, Parkinson has earned the right to do things his way.