Jamie Vardy shares feelings on Wrexham transfer as ambitious Premier League move eyed up

Wrexham have been busy in the transfer market ahead of their season in the Championship after achieving promotion last term and have completed a transfer for Conor Coady

Jamie Vardy has paid tribute to Conor Coady after the defender completed a move to Wrexham from Leicester City. The Foxes earned a £2million fee from the move as the Welsh side look to equip themselves for the Championship after earning promotion last season.

Coady struggled to impress during his time at the King Power Stadium after injury ruled him out of the start of the 2023/24 promotion season where Jannik Vestergaard stepped in and did not hand his spot back. The 32-year-old featured in rotation in the Premier League but could not prevent a dire season that ended in relegation.

It nevertheless seems that Coady left a positive impression on Vardy, who departed Leicester at the end of 2024/25 following the expiry of his contract. “All the best brother. What a player and person,” Vardy commented on Coady’s exit message to Leicester fans.

Writing on Instagram, Coady said: “A massive thank you to everyone connected to Leicester City for giving me the opportunity to wear your shirt and share the dressing room with some fantastic people.

“Even though last season was tough for us all, I wish nothing but the best for the whole football club this season and beyond.”

READ MORE: Liverpool exit to take summer transfer sales to £146m to help fund signingsREAD MORE: Erling Haaland responds to Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly at last after being ‘mocked’

Vardy’s name is one that has been linked to Wrexham this summer, though it does not appear the 38-year-old will be making the move to the Racecourse Ground. The former England international’s future remains up in the air as Wrexham move on with their transfer business.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have given Phil Parkinson the go-ahead to bring in six new players. And in addition to Coady, the Dragons are said to have agreed a £2million fee for Wales international striker Kieffer Moore from Sheffield United.

Wrexham are also eyeing Premier League talent are reported to have expressed an interest in signing Pedro Lima on loan from Wolves. The Molineux side beat Chelsea to the signature of the 19-year-old Brazilian.

That deal arrived after Lima appeared to confirm he would sign for Chelsea from Sport Recife, but the teenager ultimately signed a five-year deal with Wolves. And now Wrexham could be set to offer the player minutes as they look to establish themselves in the Championship.

Former Crystal Palace boss Iain Dowie believes Wrexham will not long to challenge for a place in the Premier League. Speaking to BoyleSports, Dowie said: “I think it’s a matter of time before Wrexham are challenging. I think they really will be up there challenging. You look at the club and look at even some of the teams that are in the Championship, I think it’s harder ever to get out of this league.

“Having said that, Wrexham have the fan base, they have the backing, it takes a very clever management, but they’ve got a very clever manager. There’s no doubt they will be challenging and there is every chance they can challenge this year, but Phil Parkinson would be very happy, I think with 10th and above.

Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.