Wrexham line up former Liverpool star, 31, in ambitious transfer to shore up defence

WREXHAM still hope to sign Jack Robinson from Sheffield United for their promotion push.

The defender, 31, is keen and the Welsh club want a bargain deal.

Robinson can play left-back or centre-half and would be a huge addition to Phil Parkinson’s squad, who lost 2-1 to Southampton on Saturday.

Talks were advanced last week until Blades sold Anel Ahmedhodzic to Feyenoord but Wrexham remain keen.

United are struggling to land targets despite their cash boost from sales.

The new owners seem split on whether to invest in young prospects or loan in experienced players.

Wrexham’s model is less confused, signing a variety of experienced Championship talents such as Josh Windass, Ryan Hardie and Conor Coady this summer.

Robinson is verging on 160 appearances for the Blades since joining from Nottingham Forest at the beginning of 2020, and certainly fits that bill.

He began his career in Liverpool‘s academy system, briefly becoming the youngest player to make a senior appearance for the club when he debuted at age 16 in 2010.

He has since had spells with Wolves, Blackpool, QPR and Huddersfield.

Ryan Reynold’s Wrexham clearly need the Championship experience, after they capitulated in their debut in the division on Saturday.

The Red Dragons held a lead for the majority of the game until a 90th minute Ryan Manning free-kick and a Jack Stephens winner six minutes later secured all three points for the home side.