Josh Windass Attracts Surprise Rangers Interest After Wrexham Move

Rangers Express Interest in Wrexham’s Josh Windass

In a surprising development just months after his summer transfer, Rangers have made a loan enquiry for Wrexham’s Josh Windass as they look to bolster their squad in January. The 31-year-old forward, who joined the Welsh club on a free transfer in July 2025 after leaving Sheffield Wednesday, now finds himself at the centre of unexpected transfer speculation.

Joshua Dean Windass is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and forward for EFL Championship club Wrexham. His move to Wrexham came after he left Sheffield Wednesday by mutual consent during the club’s financial difficulties, ending a successful spell where he became the club’s leading goalscorer of the 21st century with 53 goals.

Strong Connection with Rangers Boss Danny Rohl

The potential move is driven by Rangers manager Danny Rohl, who previously worked with Windass at Sheffield Wednesday. Rohl and Windass worked together at Sheffield Wednesday for over a year and a half following the former’s appointment as their manager in October 2023, with Windass notching 13 goals and six assists in 47 appearances last season.

The mutual respect between the pair is evident, with Windass previously describing Rohl as the best coach he has ever worked with. This strong relationship could prove crucial in any potential January move, particularly as Rangers seek to address their scoring difficulties in the Scottish Premiership.

Wrexham’s Stance and Windass’s Current Form

Wrexham don’t want to sell or loan Windass having only signed him on a free transfer over the summer. The club values his experience and leadership qualities, with Windass having six league goals this season for the Championship side.

Windass is under contract until 2028, so unless he forces a loan move, it is hard to see him departing, even to a former club in Rangers. However, with Wrexham currently sitting 15th in the Championship, the prospect of European football and reuniting with Rohl could potentially influence the player’s thinking as the January transfer window approaches.

Significance for All Parties

For Rangers, securing Windass would provide experienced Championship quality to their attacking options during a challenging season. Wrexham, meanwhile, face the prospect of managing an increasingly bloated squad while maintaining their Championship ambitions. The coming weeks will reveal whether this surprising reunion materialises or if Windass continues his project in North Wales.