Phil Parkinson hails Wrexham’s ‘statement of intent’ with Callum Doyle signing

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson believes the eye-catching acquisition of Manchester City defender Callum Doyle is a “statement of intent” from the ambitious Sky Bet Championship new boys.

The Red Dragons have been busy this summer as Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac’s men rebuild for their first season back in English football’s second tier since the 1981-82 campaign.

Doyle, who joins in a deal the PA news agency understands to be worth £7.5million, is Wrexham’s 10th permanent signing since promotion and follows last week’s club-record £10m purchase of Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich.

The 21-year-old has signed a contract until 2029, with City holding a buy-back option and inserting a 25 per cent sell-on clause.

A fresh pour of bold. Callum Doyle joins the squad.