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Wrexham set to break transfer record again as Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney agree big-money deal for defender from relegated Serie A club

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<p>Capable of operating as a left-back, left-sided centre-back, or even in a more advanced role on the left flank,<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/calciomercato-wrexham-cacace-empoli-news-16-luglio-2025/" target="_blank"> Cacace offers Phil Parkinson a versatile asset.</a> He has accumulated 16 senior international caps for New Zealand, and his experience will be crucial to the club's chances of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-warned-enormous-ask-wrexham-compete-top-end-championship-more-realistic-goal-outlined/bltc5487c182c21f887" target="_blank">survival and potentially success in the Championship.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Reynolds and McElhenney had previously promised an ambitious approach to the summer transfer window, and their intent is already becoming evident. The signings of striker <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-hailed-making-wrexham-shinier-without-sacrificing-club-essence/blt493397e21e2868fa" target="_blank">Ryan Hardie and goalkeeper Danny Ward</a> were confirmed earlier in the window, and Cacace’s imminent arrival signals their most eye-catching move yet. His transfer fees will be more than &nbsp;€100,000, which they shelled out for Sam Smith in the winter transfer window. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Empoli have been open to letting Cacace depart, but insisted on a permanent sale rather than a loan. The Italian side valued the player at around £3.5 million, and although the agreed price is slightly lower upfront, performance-based bonuses could close the gap.</p>

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<p>Cacace’s arrival will also ease the burden on current options like Lewis Brunt and James McClean. With a gruelling Championship calendar ahead and injuries an ever-present risk, having an additional option who can slot into various positions on the left will provide both cover and competition. Wrexham are currently Down Under for pre-season and will start their campaign against Southampton on August 9. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

Wrexham set to break transfer record again as Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney agree big-money deal for defender from relegated Serie A club | Goal.com

Wrexham are reportedly set to seal a permanent transfer for New Zealand international Liberato Cacace from relegated Serie A side Empoli. The versatile defender is expected to move to the Welsh side for a base fee of €2.5 million (£2m/$3m), with additional bonuses attached, as revealed by Gianluca di Marzio.

Wrexham set to break transfer record again as Ryan Reynolds &amp; Rob McElhenney agree big-money deal for defender from relegated Serie A club

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