Despite recent links to former Leeds striker Patrick Bamford, Wrexham AFC appear to be thinking bigger in the January transfer window — reportedly making contact to explore a move for Premier League star Brennan Johnson. While the Welsh forward’s future has dominated headlines this week, the move to Wrexham remains speculative amid competing interest across the top flight.
Johnson, 24, enjoyed a breakout spell at Tottenham Hotspur after joining from Nottingham Forest in 2023. He finished last season as Spurs’ top scorer with 18 goals in all competitions, including the decisive strike in the Europa League final — a historic moment that ended the club’s long trophy drought.
However, under new management this term his role diminished, with just a handful of Premier League starts and limited playing time.
That has sparked intense January interest from several clubs, with Crystal Palace indicating interest for Johnson in early January and Bournemouth also linked as they seek attacking reinforcements.
Amid this flurry of transfer activity, rumours circulated that ambitious Wrexham — backed by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney — have made contact to pursue the Wales international. While those reports haven’t been confirmed by the club or player, they highlight the growing stature and bold recruitment strategy of the League One outfit. If realised, a Johnson move to Wrexham would be one of the most astonishing signings in recent EFL history.
