Wrexham are in advanced talks to sign Sheffield United midfielder Callum O'Hare on deadline day, with the player expected to travel to north Wales for a medical before the 23:00 BST cutoff on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. The permanent transfer is valued at approximately £6.5m, though some reports suggest the fee could rise to around £7m. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder confirmed on Monday that the north Wales club had made a move for the attacking midfielder.
O'Hare, 28, has featured prominently for the Blades since joining from Coventry City in 2024. According to reports from the region, he has made 98 appearances and scored 14 goals for Sheffield United, with 14 assists also credited to him. He featured in all of the Blades' games so far this season and scored in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Cardiff City. He still has two years remaining on his contract at Bramall Lane.
The move represents part of a significant recruitment push by Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson, who has been determined to strengthen his attacking options. Wrexham's bid for O'Hare has been accepted by Sheffield United, marking another major piece of business on a frantic deadline day for the Welsh club.
Why is Wrexham pursuing O'Hare?
Parkinson has been eager to add attacking midfielders to his squad, with the club linked to numerous targets throughout the summer window, including Millwall's Femi Azeez. O'Hare's experience at Championship level and his proven goalscoring record make him an attractive prospect for a Wrexham side competing in the second tier.
What has Wilder said about Wrexham's transfer strategy?
Sheffield United's manager has publicly criticised Wrexham's approach to the transfer market.
"This is not a criticism, but Wrexham are in for half the division,"Wilder said in his press conference ahead of his side's home Championship fixture with Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday at 19:45 BST. His comments reflected the scale of Wrexham's deadline-day activity, which has seen them pursue multiple targets simultaneously.
How many signings has Wrexham made this summer?
O'Hare would become Wrexham's seventh new signing of the summer transfer window. Earlier on deadline day, the club completed a deal for Burnley centre-back Joe Worrall, who joined on a two-year contract with an optional third year. Prior to that, Wrexham had signed goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, wing-backs Danny Imray, Issa Kabore and Jacques Ekomie, and central midfielder Ben Whiteman.
The recruitment drive follows the departure of England international Conor Coady, who left the club by mutual consent after failing to feature in any of Wrexham's four matchday squads this season. The 10-cap defender, who had joined from Leicester City, struggled for playing time and has now exited the club.
Who else could leave Wrexham on deadline day?
Wrexham are also looking to trim their squad as they reshape their playing group. Elliot Lee, Harry Ashfield and Aaron James are among those who could depart either on loan or on a permanent basis before the window closes.
What is Wrexham's next fixture?
Parkinson's side return to Championship action at Millwall on Wednesday night, 2 September 2026, at 19:45 BST. The fixture comes immediately after the conclusion of the transfer deadline, meaning any new signings would need to be registered swiftly to be available for selection.
Key Facts:
- Callum O'Hare is undergoing a medical at Wrexham with a view to completing a permanent move worth around £6.5m
- The 28-year-old midfielder has made 98 appearances and scored 14 goals for Sheffield United since 2024
- O'Hare would be Wrexham's seventh summer signing, following the completion of Joe Worrall's transfer from Burnley
- The deal must be completed before the 23:00 BST deadline on Tuesday, 1 September 2026
- Wrexham face Millwall in the Championship on Wednesday night, 2 September 2026
