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Wrexham have triggered the one-year extension option in Sam Dalby's contract at the Stok Racecourse.

The 23-year-old striker's previous deal was due to expire next summer but he will now remain with the League Two club until 2025.

"I'm really excited. I love it here. I've loved it from the start - everyone was really welcoming," said Dalby.

"Obviously we're building something big here, so it's a pleasure to be a part of."

"We had a great season last year, and we're building on it already, and I'm just looking forward to the rest of the season," he added.

Dalby joined Wrexham from Southend United in 2022 and helped the club clinch the National League title in his first campaign in north Wales.

He scored eight goals in 46 appearances across all competitions for Wrexham last season.

Discussing Dalby's new deal, boss Phil Parkinson said: "We were always going to extend Sam's contract because he is a good young striker who is only going to get better.

"He's got a lot of potential, and we are looking forward to continue working with him."

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Wrexham striker Jake Bickerstaff has signed a contract extension to the end of the 2025/26 season.

The 22-year-old has made 13 appearances in all competitions this season.

His two goals against against Walsall and Swindon Town in League Two took him to six in 26 games in his Wrexham career.

"I've really enjoyed the past few months, I've played more and I've scored and I'm looking forward to the future," Bickerstaff said.

"I'm buzzing to be honest. I've been at the club for so long now and I'm happy to commit my future to Wrexham."

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Wrexham have completed the signing of Salford City defender Luke Bolton and centre-forward Jack Marriott from Fleetwood Town, both for undisclosed fees.

Marriott, 29, has signed until 2025, while Bolton has agreed a deal running until 2026.

Manchester City academy product Bolton, 24, has been used as a right-sided full-back and also a winger throughout his career.

"I'm buzzing to be here," said Bolton.

"How the club has kicked on in League Two to be second in the table is something I want to be a part of.

"Hopefully we can push on and go for the title because it's not out of the picture, that's for sure, and I'm glad to be part of it."

Bolton gained his first experience of senior football on loan at Wycombe Wanderers and played alongside Wrexham's Elliot Lee in a 24-game spell at Luton Town. He scored his first professional goal while on loan at Dundee United.

He joined Salford in the summer of 2021 and made 20 League Two appearances this season, producing five assists.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson described Bolton as a good addition to the squad, adding: "He's going to be a player that adds real pace and dynamism to the team."

Jack Marriott celebrates scoring for Fleetwood
Jack Marriott won the the League One golden boot award whilst at Peterborough United
Marriott began his career at Ipswich Town before a move to Luton, where he was the club's top scorer in his first season.

Moving to Peterborough, he scored 27 goals in League One during the 2017-18 season, before reaching the 2019 Championship play-off final with Derby County.

He returned to Peterborough in 2021 and then joined Fleetwood in January 2023, where he has scored five goals in 24 League One games this season.

"I'm really pleased to be here and happy to get the deal over the line," said Marriott.

"The club's performances, the way they play as a team, is a real key factor for me signing and the trajectory that the club is going in is something that I want to be involved in."

Parkinson believes Marriott will enhance his squad as the north Wales club seek back-to-back promotions.

"He's got proven experience at a higher level and comes to us looking to make a real contribution in our second half of the season," said the Wrexham boss.

Utility player Liam McAlinden, meanwhile, has left Wrexham by mutual consent.

McAlinden agreed a one-year contract last summer, but departs having made only two league appearances this season.

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Wrexham have announced they have released their longest serving player, Luke Young, after formalising their retained list for the season.

The Welsh club, who will play in League One next season after back-to-back promotions, have announced eight senior players are leaving the Stok Racecourse Ground.

Goalkeeper Rob Lainton, defenders Callum McFadzean, Aaron Hayden, Jordan Tunnicliffe and Ben Tozer are all released, along with midfielder Young.

Young professionals Owen Cushion and Dan Davies will also leave.

However, goalkeeper Mark Howard, striker Steven Fletcher and youth-product Aaron James have been offered new deals.

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Defender Scott Butler will leave Wrexham at the end of the season after the expiry of his contract.

The newly promoted League One club had delayed a decision on the 21-year-old until he had finished his loan spell with Northern Premier League club Marine.

But Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, confirmed on Monday that Butler will leave after he becomes a free agent.

Butler, who can play across the back four, follows the departure of eight players who have been released by Phil Parkinson's side.

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Goalkeeper Mark Howard has signed a new one-year contract extension with Wrexham.

Howard joined The Dragons in the summer of 2022 and has made 49 appearances as the club win back-to-back promotions.

The 37-year-old said he was "delighted" to have signed a new contract.

"To be part of the club on the journey it’s on is a great honour for myself towards the back end of my career," said Howard.

"I’m still loving my football.

"I know I’ve got a different role to play going forward, but I absolutely love it.

"I’d obviously love to play week-in, week-out but I have to accept at 37 that I can't physically do that.

"Last year, I really enjoyed pushing the other keepers and working in that goalkeeping unit and going forward I'll continue to do that and hopefully get a few games along the way."

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said: "Mark’s a senior player and a great influence on the younger goalkeepers.

"He’s also still fit; he works hard in training and is a good role model for the young players, and a good character to have in the dressing room."

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Wrexham have signed goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on a three-year deal following his release from Arsenal.

The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at the club, helping them win promotion into League One.

Okonkwo, who kept 16 clean sheets during the season, will join the club on 1 July when his contract with Arsenal expires.

"I’m feeling very good, I’m so happy to have finally signed and I can’t wait to get back to it," said Okonkwo.

"It was amazing last season. We had so many good memories together with the fans, and knowing they wanted me back was a big reason that I’m back. It’s good to finally be here.

"This is home, it’s felt like that since last season when I came in. The co-chairmen are so good, the manager, the coaches, the players, and obviously the backroom staff that you don’t see. It’s so good to be here."

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Teenage defender Harry Dean has signed his first professional contract with Wrexham.

The 18-year-old centre-back has featured regularly for the Under-18s in the last two seasons, making more than 50 appearances and scoring seven goals.

“I’m over the moon. Having been at the club from age eight and coming all the way through the academy, it’s a great feeling," Dean told the club's website.

“With everything going on with the club, everyone can see it’s brilliant. It’s an amazing time to be here.

“My aim now is to get into pre-season in good shape and kick on, look at knocking on the door of that first team and see what happens.”

Manager Phil Parkinson said: “It’s good to have players stepping up from the Under-18s. The team was close to winning their league last season and Harry was a key part of that.

“Now is the chance for him to step up a level and show us what he can do.”

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Wrexham midfielder George Evans has signed a new two-year contract with the League One-bound club.

Phil Parkinson's men also hold the option to extend Evans' contract by an additional 12 months.

“It feels like home, and I’ve loved every minute since I walked through the door,” Evans said.

“I’m so grateful for the opportunity that the club and the gaffer gave me and I hope I’m repaying them.

“The gaffer has been incredible since I’ve been here, and this has been one of the best decisions I have made in my football career.”

Evans joined Wrexham on a two-year deal from Millwall in September 2023.

The 29-year-old, who can also played as a centre-back, made 27 league appearances last season as Wrexham secured promotion from League Two.

Evans came through the ranks at Manchester City and has also played for Reading and Derby County.

On Evans' extension, manager Parkinson said: “We’re really pleased that George has signed his new contract.

“He came in and played a pivotal role for us and I’m looking forward to working with him again this season.”

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Wrexham have signed Leicester City defender Lewis Brunt for an undisclosed fee.

Brunt, 23, has agreed a three-year deal at the Stok Racecourse having spent last season on loan at Mansfield Town.

Brunt played 40 games in 2023-24 as the Stags were promoted from League Two alongside Wrexham.

“I’m over the moon to get the deal signed and over the line and I can't wait to get going” Brunt said.

“Everyone knows the story behind Wrexham. It's a club with a great history and big ambitions for where it wants to go, so to join that journey is a good feeling.”

Brunt came through Aston Villa’s academy before moving to Leicester in 2021.

The Birmingham-born centre-back played four times for Leicester, twice as a substitute in the Premier League and twice in the FA Cup.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson described Brunt as "a very good young player".

"He did exceptionally well in his first full season at Mansfield and he will be a player that has a lot of development in him," Parkinson added.

"I believe he will be a great acquisition for us.”

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough revealed last month that they had seen an offer for Brunt turned down by Leicester, but said he remained their top summer transfer target.

Brunt becomes Wrexham’s second addition of the close season, after they signed goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on a permanent deal last month following his release by Arsenal.