Wrexham near £5m signing of Palace defender Danny Imray

Wrexham AFC is on the verge of completing its first major signing of the summer transfer window, with Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray reportedly closing in on a move to the Welsh club. The 23-year-old right-back is expected to join the Championship side in a deal worth around 5 million pounds.

Imray, who spent the second half of last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, is set to be left out of Palace's squad for their preseason Como Cup in Italy this week as the transfer nears completion. His departure represents a blow to West Brom, where he made 17 appearances and became a key figure in the club's successful fight against relegation. Manager James Morrison had expressed a desire to bring Imray back to The Hawthorns, but Wrexham appears to have won the race for his signature.

The move signals Wrexham's continued ambition following a first season back in the Championship that saw them finish seventh, just two points outside the playoff positions. Manager Phil Parkinson recently stated that the squad was not yet complete and that the club would not rest on its laurels. The acquisition of Imray aligns with that philosophy, as the club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob...