Wrexham is interested in exploring the option of Adam Armstrong’s transfer deal if their primary recruitment operation for Sidike Cherif fails midway.
A few days in, but the Sidiki Cherif to Wrexham rumour has had no tangible progress to show for. While the Reds’ win over QPR has commanded the media spotlight, a total inactivity on Cherif’s transfer implies something more.
Given Phil Parkinson’s mixed reaction to Cherif’s links, the move may have stalled behind the scenes. Though just a possibility, a new development complements it as Wrexham prepares a plan B to the Angers’ forward.
As per recent reports, Wrexham are open to exploring Southampton’s Adam Armstrong option if Cherif’s transfer fails midway. Touted to be a cheaper signing, Armstrong presents a strong alternative to Cherif.
The Second Tier podcast quoted on X: “Wrexham are keen on signing Adam Armstrong from Southampton. The Welsh club want to sign Angers striker Siriki Cherif, but if that fails, their attention will turn to Armstrong who could be available for £15m.”
Adam Armstrong is currently the Championship Silver Boot
If the rumour blitz linking Armstrong and Wrexham is true, the Reds may be on a roll. Already scoring for fun in the Championship, the addition of a prolific profile in Armstrong improves the lethal Wrexham attack further.
That’s because Adam Armstrong is the standard for forwards at the Championship level. Having made it to the top-scoring charts multiple times in recent years, Armstrong is the joint Silver Boot this time around as well.
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With 11 goals in 29 appearances, Armstrong is tied with Oli McBurnie, Morgan Whittaker and Jack Clarke as the 2nd top-scorer this season. Previously, Adam finished as the runner-up in scoring metrics with 21 goals in the 23/24 season and 28 goals in the 20/21 campaign as well.
The 28-year-old’s Championship pedigree is what lured Southampton to pay £15m for him. Given he’s available for the same fee still, Armstrong comes as a brilliant option to look for Wrexham.
Adam Armstrong vs Sidiki Cherif
This may sound biased for Armstrong’s Championship record, but despite being the “Plan B”, his signing lures the Wrexham masses more. And rightly so, because not only does he come effective while being cheaper, Armstrong guarantees the immediate impact Wrexham search for.
Be it a £15m fee for Adam Armstrong or a £19m move for Sidiki Cherif, both are bound to break Wrexham’s transfer record. The difference is that Cherif’s signing just comes with more risks and a bigger transfer headline.
From a sporting perspective, the Reds ought to look for the highest possible yield for their signing. In this regard, Armstrong’s signing instils greater belief in his scoring more goals than Cherif if he were to join this quality Wrexham side.
Armstrong’s Promotion playoffs pedigree
Though Wrexham keep jumping places as the Championship season progresses, their projected finish has a ceiling. With Coventry and Middlesbrough competing in a league of their own, Wrexham’s best shot at promotion passes through the playoffs.
Should this come asking, Adam Armstrong ought to be Wrexham’s transfer choice without a doubt. Having been a part of Southampton’s promotion through the playoffs in the 23/24 season, the forward knows how to deliver.
Impressively, Armstrong’s playoff tally says 3 goals in 3 knockouts. This included a decisive brace in the returning leg against West Brom to eliminate the Baggies after a goalless first tie. Scoring twice within 10 minutes, Armstrong was crucial in ending West Brom’s hopes.
Yet, the special one of his catalogue will be his solitary 1-0 goal against Leeds at Wembley. Making a sublime finish, Armstrong sent Southampton through to the Premier League with that goal.
If Wrexham’s situation demands a similar playoff stretch for the PL dream, Armstrong is the standard quality they will need. Not only does he come cheaper compared to Cherif, but the 28-year-old is a striker built for the big moments.
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