Exclusive: Caution issued to Wrexham AFC ahead of £30m summer transfer spree | OneFootball

Don Goodman has warned the Red Dragons that they must spend savvy

Wrexham will have £30 million to play with ahead of their maiden Championship campaign next season, according to Football Insider.

The Red Dragons were promoted to the second tier at the first time of asking in 24/25, marking their third consecutive rise up the divisions since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's takeover transformed the Welsh club's fortunes.

Wrexham secured automatic promotion by finishing five points clear of third-placed Stockport County.

Eight players left at the end of the campaign, signalling a rebuild from the club's Hollywood owners, who are prepared to make major investments ahead of next season.

Wrexham’s £30 million transfer budget signals major Championship ambition

Football League World spoke exclusively with Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman on the reports of Wrexham’s hefty transfer kitty, asking him if he thought it could serve as a warning to the Championship sides they’ll join next season.

Goodman expressed how impressive the budget would be for the division - but warned the Red Dragons about how such money should be spent.

“Well £30m in the Championship is a huge amount of money for a single club to outlay on players,” He told FLW.

“But ultimately we’ve seen it before, and it doesn't always work, so it is completely all about getting the right players: the right calibre, with the right mentality, that are there for the right reasons and not just finance, because obviously because the more you pay a player in terms of transfer outlay, the more you’re probably going to have to pay them in terms of remuneration.

“So it’s a balancing act for Wrexham, but certainly spending that much money will obviously - or should obviously - give them a better opportunity to succeed in the Championship.”

Smart recruitment key as Wrexham navigate Championship challenge with Hollywood backing

The reported £30 million transfer budget represents a pivotal moment in Wrexham's journey from non-league obscurity to Championship football.

While the financial backing from Reynolds and McElhenney has been transformative, the real test lies ahead as the club prepares for their biggest challenge yet in the second tier.

Goodman's cautionary words about prudent spending ring true, particularly given the Championship's unforgiving nature.

The division has humbled many clubs with ambitious budgets, making smart recruitment more crucial than simply splashing cash.

Manager Phil Parkinson faces the delicate task of rebuilding a squad that has delivered three consecutive promotions.

The departure of experienced figures like Steven Fletcher signals a shift in approach, but the continuity of Parkinson's leadership provides stability during this transition period.

With clubs like Premier League relegatees Leicester City, Southampton, and Ipswich Town awaiting, Wrexham's Championship debut will be their sternest test to date.

However, their Hollywood owners' commitment to substantial investment, combined with Parkinson's proven track record of shrewd recruitment, suggests the Red Dragons are serious about establishing themselves as a Championship force rather than merely surviving their first campaign in the second tier.