Key Highlights
- Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says they will assess striker Paul Mullin over the coming weeks.
- Mullin’s loan deal with Wigan Athletic was activated early due to a break clause.
- The club plans to involve Mullin in a friendly match against Liverpool next week before making a decision on his future.
- Harry Ashfield, an 19-year-old midfielder, could leave the club on loan in January for more regular first-team experience.
The Uncertain Future of Wrexham’s Striker Paul Mullin
Wrexham is currently assessing striker Paul Mullin as his future with the club remains uncertain. Manager Phil Parkinson stated that they will conduct a thorough evaluation over the coming weeks before making a decision on the player’s future in January.
Mullin joined Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan deal in June but had his return to Wrexham accelerated when the League One side activated the break clause in his contract. He resumed training with Wrexham this week, and despite the club’s initial statement that they would explore all options for his future, Parkinson provided an update.
“Mulls has been fine,” said Parkinson. “He’s joined in training and looks in good shape.” The manager added, “I think with Mulls, the fact that he’s only played for one club (this season), the option to go out on loan is there again.”
Fixture Against Liverpool
In preparation for his decision-making process, Parkinson stated that Mullin will be involved in a behind-closed-doors fixture against Liverpool next week. “We want him to play in that because we want him to be at his sharpest and see where he is,” explained the manager.
Harry Ashfield’s Future
In related news, Wrexham have received numerous calls from other clubs regarding midfielder Harry Ashfield. The 19-year-old has impressed in cup competitions but could leave the club on loan to gain more first-team experience. “There are a lot of clubs ringing about Harry and rightly so because he’s a very good player,” said Parkinson.
Recent Developments
The article also mentions that Jake Bickerstaff, who scored six times in 28 appearances for Wrexham during the 2025-26 season, has joined Cheltenham Town on a permanent transfer. The forward initially signed with the League Two outfit on a loan deal but will now play under new terms until the summer of 2027.
Meanwhile, Mullin’s career at Wrexham is closely tied to the club’s recent successes in promotion-chasing campaigns. He ended each of the club’s promotion-winning seasons as top scorer and has scored a total of 110 goals since joining from Cambridge United in summer 2021.
His contract with Wrexham expires following the conclusion of the 2026-27 season, making his future decision crucial for both the player and the club. The upcoming weeks will be key as Parkinson and his team assess Mullin’s potential impact on their plans for next season.
