Wrexham A.F.C. have reportedly reached an agreement to sign defender Jacques Ekomié from French club SCO Angers, according to a report from Wales Online. The deal, believed to have been agreed on Tuesday, represents a significant statement of intent from the Championship club as they look to strengthen their squad.
Phil Parkinson's side currently sit 14th in the Championship table with two points from their opening two games, having drawn both matches. They have scored two goals and conceded two, with a goal difference of zero. Their next challenge is a home fixture against Birmingham on August 28th, a match you can see on our fixtures page.
What does Jacques Ekomié bring to Wrexham?
Jacques Ekomié is a 23-year-old left-back who has won 22 caps for the Gabon national team. He made his international debut at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The defender arrived at SCO Angers on a free transfer from Bordeaux in 2024 and has since made 54 appearances for the French side. His potential signing is seen as a major coup for Wrexham, who have faced a challenging transfer window according to manager Phil Parkinson.
Parkinson admitted the difficulties recently, saying, "It's proving difficult, I have to say. It really is. We're trying, but equally, we've got a decent squad." The reported deal for Ekomié would be Wrexham's fourth signing of the summer transfer window, signaling a push to improve the quality of the squad as they adapt to life in the second tier.
How did Wrexham secure the transfer?
Wrexham's bid for Jacques Ekomié is reported to be significant. French outlet L'Équipe had previously reported that Angers set a price tag of €10 million, which is approximately £8.5 million. It is believed Wrexham's offer is in the region of that reported valuation. This financial commitment allowed them to outbid German Bundesliga club Hamburg, who was also interested in the player but could not match Wrexham's offer. English Premier League side West Ham United had also been linked with a move for the Gabonese defender.
The club's owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have shown a willingness to back the manager in the market. This follows public comments from chief executive Mike Williamson about the club's transfer strategy. "Going into the transfer market this summer we said we would look to add some quality, not quantity," Williamson stated. He added that Wrexham are competing against big clubs, including Premier League teams, top-end Championship sides, and clubs from the top five leagues in Europe.
Where does Ekomié fit into the current squad?
The addition of a full international left-back addresses a key area for Wrexham. The team's current form reads DD after draws in their first two Championship outings. Their top scorer so far this season is Daniel Edward Peter Imray, who has one goal from two appearances. Integrating a player of Ekomié's profile could provide more defensive solidity and attacking width from the back. You can view the full squad details on our squad page.
Mike Williamson has expressed confidence in the existing group, stating Wrexham have "the foundations of a really strong Championship squad." The potential signing of Ekomié is viewed as building upon those foundations with a high-caliber addition. The club is four points behind early league leaders Millwall, and strengthening the squad is seen as vital for closing that gap over the course of the season. Fans can track the team's progress in the standings.
This reported agreement shows Wrexham's ambition to compete at a higher level. Beating established European clubs to a signature demonstrates the project's growing appeal. The focus now turns to finalizing the deal and integrating the player into Phil Parkinson's plans for the campaign ahead.
