Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson isn't playing games with transfer rumors, flat-out refusing to confirm any links with defender Matias Moreno. Despite reports buzzing that the Championship club reached an agreement with Italian club Fiorentina for the 22-year-old Argentine, Parkinson completely shut down the speculation. He made it clear he's focused on the players already in the building, not the ones making headlines.
Parkinson’s Transfer Philosophy: "40 Players" and No Distractions
You know how it is, every rumor gets people hyped, but Parkinson isn't letting any of it distract from their grind. The manager stated point blank, "I think if we end up signing every player we're linked with, we'd have about 40 players in the building just now." That's a pretty strong way to tell everyone to cool their jets. Moreno, who spent part of last season on loan at La Liga club Levante, is clearly on a lot of radars, but Parkinson's not about to feed the beast. He’s all in on "concentrating on the lads we've got," especially as they gear up for their second Championship season, which includes games in both Europe and America.Pre-Season Grind and Fitness First
The focus right now is absolutely dialed in on the current squad, and it showed in their pre-season opener. Wrexham kicked off their warm-up campaign with a 0-0 draw away to Polish side Wisla Krakow last Saturday. Parkinson was pretty happy with the workout, which saw 22 players each get a full half of action. Getting those minutes in is crucial early on, especially since a 45-minute stint means they can push harder in training without worrying about a two-day recovery period for individuals. This entire pre-season is about getting the group tight and building on what they did last year. Parkinson is clear: if the "right player" comes available and truly enhances the group, they'll make a move, but it has to be a real improvement.Big Games Ahead as Fitness Takes Center Stage
Looking ahead, Wrexham isn’t shying away from big names. Their next pre-season match is this Saturday against Manchester United at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium. After that, they’re off to the United States next week, first facing Leeds United in Tampa on Sunday, July 26, then battling Liverpool in New York four days later. Their final pre-season tune-up is against Sunderland on Sunday, August 2. Parkinson admits you always want to play well, but in these first few weeks of pre-season, the fitness element "overrides anything really." Most of the squad is "where we need to be in terms of the fitness," with only a few minor "niggly things" carrying over from last season, which the club isn't "overly concerned with." It’s all about getting those lads ready and sharp for the Championship season ahead.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.