Danny Imray joined Crystal Palace from Chelmsford City in 2021.
Wrexham are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray, with the versatile full-back expected to become the Red Dragons' first signing of the summer. The 23-year-old, who can also operate at right wing-back, had loan spells with Blackpool and West Bromwich Albion last season.
Imray featured in Crystal Palace's 3-0 friendly defeat by his former club Bromley on Saturday, but he is expected to be left out of the club's pre-season Como Cup schedule in Italy as a move to north Wales nears completion.
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has been determined to bolster his wing-back options following Issa Kabore's return to parent club Manchester City after his loan spell at the Stok Cae Ras last term. Imray is yet to make a senior appearance for Palace, although he has gained plenty of experience at first-team level elsewhere.
Imray was immediately loaned back to Chelmsford City after securing a permanent switch to Selhurst Park in 2021. He made 43 appearances across all competitions, scoring two goals, during a season-long loan spell with Bromley in 2024-25.
He then spent the opening half of the 2025-26 campaign on loan at League One side Blackpool before joining Championship West Brom in January. He featured 17 times in all competitions for the Baggies, including in a 2-2 draw with Wrexham at The Hawthorns in April.
Having made 13 first-team signings last summer on the back of securing automatic promotion from League One, Parkinson will not be making wholesale changes to his squad before the 2026-27 campaign. However, a goalkeeper, a centre-back, a central midfielder and a forward are all potential additions alongside Imray.
What does Imray add to Wrexham?
Imray would add competition in wing-back areas, which Phil Parkinson has prioritised after Issa Kabore returned to Manchester City. The Palace defender has not played a senior game for the Premier League club, but he has built up first-team experience through loan spells with Bromley, Blackpool and West Bromwich Albion.
What is his recent club record?
Imray made 43 appearances across all competitions and scored two goals during his season-long loan at Bromley in 2024-25. He then made 17 appearances in all competitions for West Brom after joining the Championship club in January, including against Wrexham in a 2-2 draw at The Hawthorns in April.
What is Wrexham's wider transfer plan?
Parkinson is expected to avoid wholesale changes after making 13 first-team signings last summer following automatic promotion from League One. Alongside Imray, Wrexham could still look to add a goalkeeper, a centre-back, a central midfielder and a forward before the 2026-27 campaign.
