WREXHAM — Wrexham AFC confirmed the signing of midfielder Ben Whiteman on Thursday as the newly promoted Welsh club strengthened its squad ahead of the 2026-27 Championship season. Whiteman, a former Preston North End and Doncaster Rovers midfielder, brings extensive Championship experience to the Racecourse Ground.

Manager Phil Parkinson has publicly stressed the need for players accustomed to the division's demands following Wrexham's successive promotions. The signing forms part of a broader recruitment push by the club, co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, to consolidate their status in English football's second tier.

Whiteman said any Championship player would want to join the club at this moment. Wrexham officials indicated that further additions remained under consideration during the closing weeks of the summer transfer window, with several announcements expected before the season opener.

The club's rapid rise from the National League has drawn global attention, amplified by the Disney+ documentary series chronicling the ownership. Wrexham now faces the challenge of competing against established Championship sides with far larger budgets and infrastructure.