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Wrexham CEO on Striker Search Amid Quiet Window

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Wrexham chief executive Fleur Robinson says the club's relatively quiet transfer window stems from intense competition for elite strikers. Robinson acknowledged the difficulty of signing a top-level forward, noting "there are probably 72 other clubs looking for the same shiny new striker." She described the ideal target as a "£40m striker" combining aerial ability, hold-up play, and finishing — but admitted such players rarely want to move to Wrexham.

Robinson expressed confidence in current strikers Sam Smith and Ollie Palmer, who have led the line in Wrexham's opening two Championship fixtures. She emphasized the focus is on adding "quality with a couple of different pieces" to create more scoring chances rather than replacing the existing duo.

Wrexham host Sheffield United on Friday, 28 August (20:00 BST) and travel to Millwall the day after the transfer window closes.