Rhodes, renowned for his goal-scoring prowess in the EFL, is attracting interest from clubs like Blackpool. His reputation as a skilled finisher, honed during his prime years with Blackburn, makes him a sought-after asset. Despite his age of 34, Rhodes remains a threat in front of goal, as evidenced by his successful loan stint at Blackpool.
Having been released by Huddersfield Town, Rhodes is now available as a free agent, presenting a golden opportunity for ambitious clubs like Wrexham to secure his services. His signing could significantly enhance Wrexham’s chances of achieving Championship promotion, making him an ideal addition to their squad.
Some strikers slow down with age, Rhodes does not appear to be one of them.
| Jordan Rhodes 23/24 League One stats, per FotMob | ||
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 29 | 15 | 3 |
Despite Jordan Rhodes’ impressive performance with 15 goals in 29 League One matches for Blackpool this season, Huddersfield Town’s decision to release him seems perplexing, especially considering the league they will compete in next season. The club’s financial capacity, backed by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, should theoretically accommodate Rhodes’ wages without issue.
While Huddersfield contemplates their choice, Wrexham’s manager Phil Parkinson should aggressively pursue Rhodes, recognizing his potential to enhance their attacking lineup significantly. Partnering Rhodes with other talented forwards could make Wrexham’s strike force one of the most formidable in League One next season.
A deadly strikeforce could be built
Some fans may be inclined to look at Wrexham’s striking options and believe they have enough firepower without Rhodes, and they may well do, but there’s no such thing as having too many goalscorers.
| League Two goal returns for Wrexham, per FotMob | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Paul Mullin | 38 | 24 | 6 |
| Steven Fletcher | 33 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Palmer | 39 | 7 | 3 |
There’s little doubt about Paul Mullin’s ability to adapt to League One; his track record as a natural goal scorer at every level he’s played speaks for itself. However, there’s less certainty regarding Steven Fletcher or Ollie Palmer’s adaptation to this level, and Wrexham wouldn’t want to rely too heavily on Mullin for goals next season.
Phil Parkinson typically sets up his team with a strike duo, and pairing Jordan Rhodes with Mullin could potentially create one of the most potent attacking partnerships in the league for Wrexham. If Wrexham aims for another promotion in the EFL hierarchy next season, preventing Rhodes from joining a potential promotion rival would be a strategic move to kick-start their summer transfer window as a League One club.
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