Wrexham is on the verge of making its first big move of the summer, closing in on Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray. This isn’t just any defender, either. The Red Dragons are snagging a versatile full-back who can also work as a right wing-back, and he’s expected to seal his move to North Wales any moment now. This kid is only 23, but he’s already got some serious miles on him at the first-team level, even if he hasn’t hit the senior squad for Palace yet.
Why Imray Is a Game-Changer for Parkinson’s Plan
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has been dead set on boosting his wing-back options, especially after Issa Kabore jetted back to Manchester City after his loan spell. Imray is the answer. He’s got that flexibility Parkinson loves. Last season alone, he had loan stints with Blackpool and West Bromwich Albion, getting real game time. But if you want to know what this guy is really about, look at his 2024-25 season. While on loan with Bromley, Imray put in a massive shift, making 43 appearances across all competitions and even bagging two goals. That’s the kind of experience you just can’t fake, and it shows he can handle a heavy workload.
More Moves Coming? What Wrexham’s Summer Could Look Like
Imray’s signing isn’t coming out of nowhere for Parkinson. He was immediately loaned back to Chelmsford City after joining Palace in 2021, and he’s been racking up experience ever since, including that opening half of the 2025-26 campaign with League One’s Blackpool before heading to Championship West Brom in January. He even played 17 times for the Baggies, including a 2-2 draw with Wrexham back in April. While Parkinson brought in 13 first-team signings last summer after securing automatic promotion from League One, he’s not planning wholesale changes this time around. But make no mistake: Imray is just the beginning. The boss is also eyeing up a goalkeeper, a centre-back, a central midfielder, and another forward. So, the roster isn’t done yet, not by a long shot!
Imray might be missing out on Palace’s pre-season Como Cup schedule in Italy, but don’t sweat it. He featured in their 3-0 friendly loss to Bromley recently, so he’s fit and ready. Get ready, Wrexham fans, because this is just the start of what promises to be an exciting summer as the team gears up for the 2026-27 campaign!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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