Wrexham signs Sam Smith from Reading for £2m

Wrexham has made a significant addition to their squad by signing striker Sam Smith from Reading for a club-record fee of £2 million. Smith, who scored 11 goals this season, expressed his excitement about the move, citing it as an opportunity he could not turn down to return closer to his family. Wrexham's manager, Phil Parkinson, is optimistic that Smith's proven scoring ability will bolster the team's promotion campaign in League One. Additionally, Wrexham also secured former England international Jay Rodriguez from Burnley, further enhancing their attacking options. Smith's departure has left Reading's manager, who hoped to retain all his key players, feeling upset but focused on moving forward. The winter transfer window is set to close at 11 PM on Monday, and there are hopes within Wrexham that they can continue to strengthen their squad.