Parkinson says wing-back is the leading priority, with central midfield, striker and goalkeeper also under review. The plan appears to be less about reacting to standout tournament performances and more about continuing assessments of players already being monitored.
“It's a case of monitoring them while they are over there in the United States,” Parkinson said.
That approach reflects the complexity of recruitment at Championship level. A player’s international exposure matters, but so do physical readiness, tactical flexibility and the ability to adapt to the division’s relentless schedule.
The report says Wrexham are prepared to look beyond familiar domestic options, building on the signing of Liberato Cacace. Parkinson insists geography will not close the door on a potential recruit.
“We obviously dipped into the foreign market with Libby Cacace last year,” he said, adding: “You never rule anything out.”
Cacace’s first season reportedly underlined the challenge of moving into English football. The New Zealand international has described the Championship as “relentless” and compared its tempo to “a basketball game”. That experience could be valuable when Wrexham assess whether overseas targets are ready for the demands ahead.
The update also says Dom Hyam has been selected by Scotland and Cacace by New Zealand for the World Cup. Their involvement would give Wrexham two players to follow closely during the tournament, while also raising the club’s profile in an international setting.
For Parkinson, the summer will therefore combine scouting with preparation. Wrexham reportedly narrowly missed the Championship play-offs last season, making recruitment central to their next push.
The next storyline will be whether World Cup observations turn into concrete additions before pre-season begins-and whether those signings can help Wrexham make the leap from contenders to promotion challengers.