Wrexham, Reading and Sam Smith

Wrexham add Jay Rodriguez; sign Sam Smith for club-record fee
Wrexham have announced the signings of former England striker Jay Rodríguez and Reading forward Sam Smith, with sources telling ESPN that the deal for Smith is a club-record fee.
Wrexham sign strikers Smith and Rodriguez
Wrexham have completed the signings of strikers Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez. Smith, 26, has arrived from League One rivals Reading for an undisclosed fee, understood to be a club record and breaking the £1m barrier for the first time in the club's history.
Wrexham sign Reading striker Smith in club record transfer
Wrexham have broken their transfer record to sign Reading striker Sam Smith. The 26-year-old has signed a contract until the summer of 2028 after the two League One clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. Phil Parkinson has been keen to add a striker for the last two transfer windows as the club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney chase an unprecedented third consecutive promotion.
Wrexham AFC plot move to sign Burnley striker after Sam Smith arrival
He scored twice in the top flight for the Clarets last season, and has played a role under Scott Parker this term as Burnley bid to make an immediate return to the Premier League, having featured in every matchday squad in the Championship during the 2024/25 campaign so far.
Wrexham pushing deal for Reading striker Smith
Wrexham are pushing for a deal for striker Sam Smith from League One rivals Reading which is likely to be a record fee for the Welsh club.
Wrexham complete signing of striker Sam Smith from Reading
WREXHAM have completed the signing of striker Sam Smith from Reading for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old has put to paper on a three-and-a-half-year deal, with the option of an additional year.
Wrexham add Rodríguez; sign Smith for record fee
Wrexham have announced the signings of striker Jay Rodríguez and forward Sam Smith, with sources telling ESPN that the deal for Smith is a club-record.
Reading were not 'actively seeking to sell' Smith
Reading Football Club say the sale of striker Sam Smith will help support the "essential short-term finances required to run the club".
Wrexham confirm signing of Reading forward for 'significant undisclosed fee'
Wrexham have confirmed the signing of Reading forward Sam Smith for a 'significant undisclosed' deal worth a reported £2m. The 26-year-old scored 11 goals for the Royals in the first part of the season,
Wrexham pays a 'significant' fee to acquire a rival's striker in promotion push
Hollywood endings are pricey, even in England's third division. In pursuit of its third straight promotion, Wrexham splashed ...
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Reading star Sam Smith undergoing Wrexham medical as £2m deal agreed – sources
Football Insider has learned that Reading striker Sam Smith is undergoing a medical at Wrexham after agreeing a £2million ...
Man Utd icon blown away by one thing after working with Ryan Reynolds' record Wrexham buy
Wrexham have signed striker Sam Smith from Reading for a report club-record fee of £2m, with the player managed and strongly praised early in his senior career by Jaap Stam ...
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"Absolutely" - Football finance expert makes Wrexham AFC further spending claim as Reading FC and Burnley deals flex further muscle
Football finance expert Dr Dan Plumley expects Wrexham to continue investing in the squad heavily if they can gain promotion ...
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Wrexham set to win the race for Reading forward ahead of Monday's deadline day
Wrexham have won the race to sign Reading striker Sam Smith, the Reading Chronicle understands. The 26-year-old rose through the Academy ranks in Berkshire and scored twice in 11 appearances before ...
'I played with Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay - now I'm signing for Wrexham'
Wrexham are expected to complete the multi-million pound signing of Sam Smith from Reading, who played alongside Marcus ...
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Exclusive: Wrexham AFC pushing to sign Reading FC star before February 3rd deadline
Sources close to FLW have confirmed a potential major development in the third-tier promotion race. FLW can exclusively ...
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Wrexham Eye Swoop For League One Talisman
Wrexham have reportedly set their sights on securing another attacking outlet as they continue their quest towards a third ...