Wrexham targets Burnley defender Joe Worrall before transfer deadline
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:29 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Wrexham are negotiating a deal to sign Burnley defender Joe Worrall before the transfer window closes on Tuesday at 23:00 BST. Manager Phil Parkinson is looking to reinforce his defensive line as his side seeks its first win of the 2026-27 campaign. Wrexham has struggled to keep clean sheets in their opening four matches, most recently falling 2-1 to Birmingham City. Worrall has been an unused substitute for Burnley during the current Championship season, though he previously represented Nottingham Forest and Besiktas. The potential arrival of the 29-year-old could facilitate the departure of Conor Coady, who has not been included in any matchday squads this term. Other players including Elliot Lee, Harry Ashfield, and Aaron James may also exit the club before the deadline.
- •Wrexham is pursuing a transfer for Burnley centre-back Joe Worrall.
- •The English transfer deadline is scheduled for Tuesday at 23:00 BST.
- •Wrexham remains winless across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
- •Conor Coady could leave Wrexham following the potential addition of Worrall.
- •Phil Parkinson's team plays at Millwall on Wednesday at 19:45 BST.
- 8:29 AMYahoo Sports — Wrexham close in on Burnley defender Worrall
- 8:20 AMBBC Sport — Wrexham close in on Burnley defender Worrall
"Wrexham, who are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, are moving to bring in 29-year-old centre-back Joe Worrall from Championship rivals Burnley.
"Wrexham, who are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, are moving to bring in 29-year-old centre-back Joe Worrall from Championship rivals Burnley.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:29 AMWrexham close in on Burnley defender Worrall
Wrexham, who are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, are moving to bring in 29-year-old centre-back Joe Worrall from Championship rivals Burnley.
- BBC SportAug 31, 2026, 8:20 AMWrexham close in on Burnley defender Worrall
Wrexham, who are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, are moving to bring in 29-year-old centre-back Joe Worrall from Championship rivals Burnley.
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