Paul Mullin warns Wrexham AFC one player is destined for the Premier League soon | OneFootball

The defender has enjoyed a fruitful first season for the Red Dragons.

As they have risen up the football pyramid, Wrexham have been able to attract significant talent, given their financial backing and Premier League ambitions.

However, after missing out on the Championship play-offs by the finest of margins, this could be the first summer when they have to fend off interest from other parties.

One of those players may be Callum Doyle, who came through the ranks at Premier League outfit Manchester City before forging a career in the EFL, ending up at Wrexham.

Indeed, one of his teammates, Paul Mullin, believes the centre-back is destined to play in the top flight and could do so sooner rather than later.

Paul Mullin tips Callum Doyle for Premier League

Paul Mullin has been playing his football away from STōK Cae Ras this season, but that has not stopped him from keeping up to date with the Red Dragons.

The striker has played a substantial part in Wrexham's rise from the National League to the Championship, but is currently on loan with League One promotion hopefuls Bradford City.

Mullin recently appeared on The Overlap alongside former England internationals Wayne Rooney and Conor Coady and was asked about which second-tier player he believed could easily play in the Premier League.

"Obviously, I've been watching a lot of Wrexham's games this year. I think Callum Doyle is obviously a young lad, but he's fantastic," he said.

"I think he's got everything to be a brilliant Premier League centre-half. At some point, his chance will come to do that, whether it's this summer or in the near future.

"I think he's got everything it would take to play in the Premier League."

Doyle's journey through the EFL

Doyle has always been a player with seismic potential, and at just 22, he already has a wealth of experience playing for some of the country's most reputable clubs.

As is often the case with Man City's academy products, the defender has had to head out on loan and prove himself in the lower leagues, which started with Sunderland when they were in League One.

Indeed, the Englishman was a sturdy addition to the Black Cats' back line, with his physicality and athleticism making him a natural fit in the third tier.

Since then, he has had loan spells with Coventry City, Leicester City and Norwich City before sealing a permanent move to Wrexham for £7.5million, making him one of their record signings.

Doyle has already accumulated 132 appearances in the second tier and has been a consistent performer wherever he has been, but would a Premier League outfit take a punt on him this summer?

Is the Wrexham star ready for the Premier League?

When contemplating who Doyle resembles in the Premier League, the mind instantly wanders to Sunderland's Dan Ballard, who has enjoyed a stellar first season in the top flight.

Indeed, Ballard's journey is similar to Doyle's as he came through the ranks at Arsenal before making a name for himself in the lower tiers with Swindon Town, Blackpool, Millwall and the Wearsiders.

Wrexham's star is certainly of a similar ilk, as he has the stature and strength to compete in a challenge, while he is also comfortable with the ball at his feet, the traits required to compete at the highest level.

The 22-year-old is also a creative force, and ranks among the top 10 percent of Championship centre-backs for expected assists (xA), chances created and successful crosses, according to Fotmob.

Clearly, the defender possesses several key traits that would make him an appealing option for a Premier League outfit, and he would be unlikely to break the bank.

However, his best bet might be to remain at STōK Cae Ras and aim for promotion next season, as the Red Dragons will surely be targeting a top-six finish at the minimum.

Either way, it feels like only a matter of time until Doyle makes the step-up to the Premier League.