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Signing No.11? Wrexham in talks for 21-year-old Wales international who used to play for Tom Brady's Birmingham

Wrexham are in talks with Ligue 1 side Rennes over the transfer of Welsh central midfielder Jordan James in the summer window. The Red Dragons have spent heavily in the summer transfer market to rebuild their squad but are winless in their first three Championship matches. Thus, the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side are now preparing to make further additions to bolster their team.

  • Wrexham in talks to sign Rennes midfielder
  • Wales international formerly played for Birmingham
  • Red Dragons eyeing 11th signing of the summer
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    According to journalist Anthony Joseph, Wrexham have initiated talks with Rennes to secure a move for James, who remains the Welsh side's primary target in the central midfield position. The 21-year-old Wales international, who moved to France from Tom Brady-owned Birmingham City last summer, still has three years left on his existing Rennes deal.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The report adds that the Red Dragons have also included Southampton’s Will Smallbone on their midfield shortlist in case they miss out on James. L’Equipe reported last week that Rennes could demand a fee in the region of €5 million (£4.3m/$5.8m) to sell the young central midfielder, who appeared in 25 matches across all competitions in the 2024-25 campaign.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    James could be Wrexham's 11th signing of the summer transfer window. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have spent more than £30 million ($40.5m) to make a squad that can be competitive in the English second tier. The club's journey in the Championship, however, has been a nightmare so far, picking up just one point from their first three matches.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

    Phil Parkinson's side will be back in action on Tuesday as they take on Preston in a second round Carabao Cup clash.