£7.2k-per-week Wrexham AFC man should follow Paul Mullin out of the STōK Cae Ras this summer
Wrexham AFC are chasing a remarkable third successive promotion, aiming to surge from the National League to the Championship in just three years.
League One has undoubtedly been the Red Dragons’ toughest challenge yet, but they have shown immense resilience.
Their home form has been a real strength, with the Racecourse Ground proving vital once again, while their knack for grinding out results when it matters has kept their dreams alive.
While they have been active in the transfer market, the core of the squad remains intact, with several players still part of the journey from their non-league days.
The likes of Ryan Barnett and Elliot Lee have been particularly impressive, though others have found the step-up in quality a tougher challenge.
With this in mind, Football League World have identified two players who should depart for new pastures this summer, no matter what division the North Wales outfit find themselves in.
Paul Mullin’s name has become synonymous with Wrexham’s meteoric rise, with the striker netting 88 league goals across his first three seasons with the club.
Unfortunately, the jump to League One has proven a step too far, with Mullin not only struggling with injuries for part of the campaign, but he has struggled to make much of an impact when he has figured.
To make matters worse for the 30-year-old, the January arrivals of both Reading’s Sam Smith and Burnley veteran Jay Rodriguez look to have pushed Mullin down the pecking order.
The Red Dragons aren’t short of other options up front either, with Ollie Palmer, Jack Marriott, Steven Fletcher and Mo Faal all contracted to the club.
Loyalty has its place in football, but if Wrexham are to keep moving forward, letting Mullin go in the summer may be the best decision for all involved.
The striker will no doubt be eager to prove his worth, and a move to a League Two club could offer the perfect platform to rediscover his goalscoring touch next season.
Mullin’s current contract runs until 2027, and previous exploits would allow Wrexham to command a suitable fee in the summer.
Undoubtedly, he will be eager to bow out on a high, and if the Red Dragons remain in the promotion race come May, you wouldn’t bet against him forcing his way back into the side to deliver one last, glorious moment – perhaps even the goal that seals their place in the Championship.
