Wrexham Signs Midfielder Lewis O'Brien from Nottingham Forest

Wrexham has signed midfielder Lewis O'Brien from Premier League club Nottingham Forest on a three-year contract, marking a significant addition to their squad ahead of their first Championship season in over four decades. The 26-year-old, who has extensive Championship experience with Huddersfield Town, Middlesbrough, and Swansea City, expressed enthusiasm about joining an ambitious club and finding a long-term home. O'Brien has also had loan spells in MLS and made 13 Premier League appearances for Forest but was considered surplus to requirements as Forest prepared for their latest top-flight season. Wrexham's manager, Phil Parkinson, praised O'Brien's experience and expects him to be a valuable asset in their campaign. This signing follows Wrexham's recent transfer activity, including acquiring defender Liberato Cacace and midfielder Josh Windass, under the ownership of Hollywood figures Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. O'Brien's move reportedly involved a fee potentially worth up to £5 million, highlighting Wrexham's ambition to compete strongly in the Championship.