Wrexham has been hit with a massive setback, as their deal for a new striker collapsed and the transfer window slammed shut. The Ryan Reynolds-owned side had managed to agree to personal terms with the player but the club failed to get the paperwork done on time. While some fans are upset with how things turned out, a majority have ridiculed the club for failing to get the job done.
The Welsh side is in desperate need of a striker with ace Paul Mullin yet to make his comeback. Wrexham was looking to land an emerging striker from a League Two rival, but the deal collapsed on the deadline day. Wrexham issued an official statement regarding the collapse and will now have to wait until their ace can return from his injury.
Wrexham’s deal for Luke Armstrong collapses
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Wrexham were in desperate need of a new striker after ace striker. Paul Mullin suffered a ruptured lung during a pre-season game against Manchester United. The side was well en route to sign Luke Armstrong from Harrogate Town for a deal worth $432,000.
However, with the club failing to submit the paperwork before the transfer deadline day, the deal collapsed with Armstrong remaining a Harrogate Town player. This is a big setback for Wrexham as the side has failed to make a splash this season. The injury to Paul Mullin has played a major role in the proceedings, with the side lacking the finishing flourish.’
With the deal collapsing in the final hour, fans have mocked Wrexham owners for failing to get things done. However, some fans believe that this is a blessing in disguise as Armstrong would not have suited the club’s playstyle.
Fans mock Wrexham over failed transfer for Luke Armstrong
With Wrexham announcing their failure to land Harrogate Town’s Luke Armstrong on X (Twitter), fans have voiced some interesting opinions over the scenario. While some fans have outright mocked the club, another set of fans believe the club got lucky.
One fan went hard on the club, claiming Ryan’s fans would be crying right now.
😂😂😂deadpool fc crying
— benitoo9 (@ykbenitzz) September 2, 2023
Another fan believes whoever was responsible for the failure should be sacked.
Whoever is responsible needs sacking. Simple as that, shambles. Poor lads left in limbo.
— Matt (@msth_19) September 2, 2023
Voicing a similar opinion, one fan added that the club had the entire summer to get things done but failed, nevertheless.
very poor that ,had all summer to a deal done not wait till last minute ,team is seriously lacking in attacking quality
— wez 🏴 🇬🇧 (@wesleyd49764890) September 2, 2023
Not everyone was disappointed as one fan commented that the club got lucky.
To be honest I’m glad he was not worth the money. Mullin will be back soon.
— JustMe (@JustMe_Wxm) September 2, 2023
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Another fan added that the player was overpirced and not got for the club’s finances.
I agree completely. Over-valued and NOT good for the long-term financial interests of the Club. And not good for finances means NOT GOOD.
As you say, Mullin will be back at some soon point and he should be all that is needed up front.— Doug Figgins (@Dougf43) September 2, 2023
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No matter the different opinion from fans, there is no doubt that Wrexham currently lack an attacking threat. With Paul Mullin yet to make his return, the team will have to find other ways to turn things around.
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