Wrexham Pursue £6.5m Transfer for Callum O’Hare
Wrexham are pushing hard to land Sheffield United midfielder Callum O’Hare in a late, statement move before the transfer window slams shut.
The 26-year-old is set to undergo a medical in north Wales ahead of a permanent switch believed to be worth around £6.5m, as the ambitious League One club look to add another high-calibre attacking option to Phil Parkinson’s squad before the 23:00 BST deadline.
Wilder confirms approach as Wrexham turn up the heat
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder revealed on Monday that Wrexham had made their move for the attacking midfielder, confirming growing speculation around O’Hare’s future.
Wilder has not been shy in outlining just how aggressive Wrexham’s recruitment drive has been in the final days of the window. He described the club’s approach as “blanket bombing” as they explored multiple deals across the divisions.
“This is not a criticism, but Wrexham are in for half the division,” Wilder said in his press conference ahead of the Blades’ home Championship clash with Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday evening (19:45 BST).
The comment underlined the scale of Wrexham’s ambition. It also framed O’Hare’s potential arrival as part of a broader, high-energy push to reshape Parkinson’s attacking options.
Parkinson targets firepower
Parkinson has been determined to inject more creativity and goals into his side, with Wrexham linked to several forwards and attacking midfielders, including Millwall’s Femi Azeez.
O’Hare fits that brief. An inventive, forward-thinking presence between the lines, he would bring proven Championship quality to the Racecourse Ground and immediately raise expectations for the season ahead.
The Red Dragons are now working against the clock to get the paperwork completed and the medical signed off in time, with the club intent on turning interest into a done deal before the window shuts.
A key man on the move
If the transfer goes through, Sheffield United will be losing a player who has been central to their early-season plans. O’Hare has featured in every game for the Blades so far this campaign and scored in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Cardiff City.
He still had two years left on his contract at Bramall Lane, underlining the scale of Wrexham’s financial outlay to prise him away.
A product of Aston Villa’s system with spells at Carlisle United and Coventry City, O’Hare has built a reputation as a busy, inventive attacker who can unlock defences and chip in with goals. Now Wrexham are on the brink of making him the latest headline arrival in their rapid climb up the pyramid.
If they get this over the line before 23:00 BST, it will be another loud message: Wrexham are not just here to compete. They are here to accelerate.
