Wrexham could line up in a 3-4-3 system next season if the current transfer picture develops as hoped, with Anthony Patterson, Terry Devlin, Tom Cairney and Liberato Cacace joining a strong core already built around Phil Parkinson’s key players.
The projected XI keeps Zak Vyner, Dom Hyam, Callum Doyle, Ben Sheaf, Josh Windass and Nathan Broadhead in prominent roles.
It also gives Wrexham balance across the pitch, with pace at wing-back, control in midfield and technical quality in the front line.
There is no guarantee every rumoured move will happen, but this side shows the level of quality Wrexham could be aiming for.
How Wrexham could line up next season
GK: Anthony Patterson
Patterson would give Wrexham a proven Championship goalkeeper. The Sunderland man has been linked with the club and would bring calmness and consistency between the posts.
RCB: Zak Vyner
CB: Dom Hyam
LCB: Callum Doyle
Vyner, Hyam and Doyle would form a strong back three. Hyam would provide leadership, while Vyner and Doyle would give Wrexham composure on the ball either side of him.
RWB: Ryan Barnett
LWB: Liberato Cacace
Barnett remains one of Wrexham’s most important attacking outlets. Cacace would add pace and balance on the left side if he arrived in North Wales.
CM: Ben Sheaf
CM: Terry Devlin
CM: Tom Cairney
Sheaf would sit at the base of midfield and give Wrexham structure. Devlin would add energy, while Cairney would bring experience and creativity in possession.
ST: Josh Windass
ST: Nathan Broadhead
Windass and Broadhead would give Wrexham a mobile front two. Both can drop into pockets of space, link play and create chances around the box.
Why this Wrexham XI makes sense
The biggest strength of this line-up is balance. Wrexham would have experience in defence, legs in midfield and clever movement in attack.
Parkinson has often trusted a back three, and this team would fit that structure well. The wing-backs would provide width, while the midfield three would help Wrexham compete in central areas.
There is also enough flexibility to shift shape during matches. Windass could drop into a deeper role, Broadhead could run beyond, and Cairney could dictate play from midfield.
For Wrexham supporters, the most encouraging part is the spine of the side. Patterson, Hyam, Sheaf, Windass and Broadhead would give Parkinson quality through the middle of the pitch.
If Wrexham can add the right players around their current core, this kind of XI would give the club a strong platform for another serious Championship campaign.
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