Wrexham close in on Palace defender Imray
Wrexham are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray, who is set to become the club's first signing of the summer. The versatile 23-year-old, who can play at full-back or right wing-back, is expected to complete his move to north Wales as manager Phil Parkinson looks to strengthen his wing-back options following Issa Kabore's return to parent club Manchester City.
Imray joined Palace from Chelmsford City in 2021 but was immediately loaned back before spending last season on loan at Blackpool and West Bromwich Albion, featuring 17 times for the Baggies including in a 2-2 draw with Wrexham in April. He has yet to make a senior appearance for Palace and played in their 3-0 friendly defeat by Bromley on Saturday, but is expected to be omitted from their pre-season Como Cup squad in Italy. Having made 13 signings last summer after winning automatic promotion, Wrexham are not planning wholesale changes this year, though a goalkeeper, centre-back, central midfielder and forward remain potential targets alongside Imray.
- Wrexham set to sign Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray
- Versatile 23-year-old had loan spells at Blackpool and West Brom
- Would be Wrexham's first summer signing under Phil Parkinson
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Wrexham is a football club in north Wales that was promoted to the English Football League last year. The club is now recruiting new players this summer, particularly in defence, following the departure of Issa Kabore to his parent club Manchester City.
Danny Imray is a 23-year-old defender currently at Crystal Palace who can play as a full-back or wing-back. He has been with Palace since 2021 but has not yet played a senior match for the club, instead gaining experience through loan spells, most recently at West Bromwich Albion where he made 17 appearances.
Imray has already experienced playing at this level of English football, having faced Wrexham themselves when on loan at West Brom earlier in the season. The wing-back position is one of the roles Wrexham is targeting to fill this summer.