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Wrexham close in on Ekomie and Kabore signings
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Wrexham close in on Ekomie and Kabore signings

August 26, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Wrexham are nearing agreements to sign Ekomie and Kabore as they strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.

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Manchester City's Issa Kabore is poised to seal a permanent switch to Championship club Wrexham, who are also close to signing left-back Jacques Ekomie from French side Angers.

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What happened

Wrexham are advancing in negotiations to bring in two new players, Ekomie and Kabore. The club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, continues to invest in its squad following successive promotions. The double move would add depth and quality as Wrexham aim to establish themselves at a higher level of the English football pyramid. Both deals are described as close but not yet finalised.

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Wrexham's Hollywood-backed project continues to attract ambition well beyond their historic station, and the potential addition of Ekomie and Kabore would underline the club's intent to remain competitive after climbing the English football ladder. Pursuing two signings simultaneously signals an active recruitment window and a squad being shaped for the demands of their current division. For fans, these moves reinforce the sense that the club is building something sustainable rather than riding a novelty wave.

Impact

If completed, the Ekomie and Kabore signings would bolster Wrexham's squad depth and signal continued investment in the squad.

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Wrexham close in on Ekomie and Kabore signings

Wrexham are nearing agreements to sign Ekomie and Kabore as they strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.

Article summary

Wrexham are advancing in negotiations to bring in two new players, Ekomie and Kabore. The club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, continues to invest in its squad following successive promotions. The double move would add depth and quality as Wrexham aim to establish themselves at a higher level of the English football pyramid. Both deals are described as close but not yet finalised.

Wrexham's Hollywood-backed project continues to attract ambition well beyond their historic station, and the potential addition of Ekomie and Kabore would underline the club's intent to remain competitive after climbing the English football ladder. Pursuing two signings simultaneously signals an active recruitment window and a squad being shaped for the demands of their current division. For fans, these moves reinforce the sense that the club is building something sustainable rather than riding a novelty wave.

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Aug 26, 2026, 12:25 PM
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