Latest Rangers update involves a £2.7m transfer target, which boosts hopes for Josh Windass staying at Wrexham beyond the January transfer window.
After a rollercoaster week on the sidelines, finally comes the day when the action steps onto the field. The wait’s almost over, lads, as Wrexham take on Sheffield United in less than 12 hours now.
Arguably, everyone would agree that given the form of both sides, it’s a tie tilted in Sheffield’s favour. And if the Dragons are to extract anything meaningful, they would need a pinch of luck at Racecourse.
Maybe, a couple of lenient evaluations on fouls or a lucky evening not to see themselves reduced to 10 men like Birmingham against Sheffield. But that’s on the part of the game, and a positive mentality begins with a positive pre-game.
Not sure if you remember, but Wrexham went into the Swans’ den, being recently aware of Ryan Hardie’s injury rule out. And though the forward’s presence didn’t change the result sportingly, the doom cycle starting with his injury announcement definitely played a part.
Thankfully, the STōK Cae Ras is free from any such injury pessimisms this time, and the recent update would just elevate your excitement for the Sheffield clash.
That’s because after a series of events in the Josh Windass transfer saga, the player’s stay seems unofficially confirmed now.
Accept or not, despite Wrexham’s solid stance on Windass, updates on his potential replacements and other matters have been occupying the fans’ minds rent-free. But no more, as the interested club Rangers have likely decided to prioritise another signing over their Windass dream.
As per the recent Football Fancast report, the Gers have been touted to focus on resolving their defensive frailties with Tuur Rommens’ signing before bolstering their attacking force.
Rangers’ budget could force them to make a choice
Announce the likely stay of Josh Windass to the passionate Wrexham fans, and most won’t even care about the backstage reason. But for those curious, the fact that ought to help Wrexham is hidden in Rangers’ financial books.
Despite competing in the Scottish first tier for most of their long history, the Gers’ financial firepower remains comparable to EFL sides. Having splashed an 8-figure transfer fee just once, the club is typically highly conscious of spending.
Taking into context that the board was sanctioned a fee in the range of £20m for the summer window, it remains sceptical that they’d be financially backed well enough even this winter.
That’s where Wrexham strengthen their Josh Windass case, considering the Gers’ need for a conventional left back in Tuur Rommens.
An up-and-rising Belgian talent, competing in the first tier at KVC Westerlo, Rommens’ market value is listed at around £2.7m by Transfermarkt. Add a share for the left-back’s contract that runs till summer 2027, and Rangers might have a significant chunk of their budget gone should they attempt Rommens’ permanent signing.
Does this secure Windass’ Wrexham future?
It’s a Yes, but still a NO.
What needs to be understood is that while Rangers might already be over Windass, the player’s sporting merit is bound to attract him offers in the future.
Unequivocally, Windass’ electrifying start of 6 goals and 3 assists in his Wrexham tenure is a start too good, by any metric measurement. And if the 31-year-old continues like this(which we all want), the Dragons could have a really hard time retaining him next summer.
That’s definitely not ruling out Rangers’ re-entry on the transfer scene, who’d want to break the bank for Windass potentially.
Well, but that’s in the lap of an uncertain future nobody’s aware of. What’s definite is we get to see Josh Windass lining up for Wrexham against Sheffield tonight. Let’s hope for a relentless masterclass from the attacker to rub salt on Rangers’ transfer wounds.
