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‘Face of the club’ – Wrexham want Championship rival to bolster their defence

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Aug 31, 2025 - 18:36

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‘Face of the club’ – Wrexham want Championship rival to bolster their defence

Wrexham are eyeing a late move for Bristol City defender Zak Vyner.

The Robins star is into the final year of his contract at Ashton Gate having signed an extension in September 2023.

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 9: Zak Vyner of Bristol City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Bristol City at Bramall Lane on August 9, 2025 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Getty Images) — Wrexham are showing late interest in Bristol City defender Vyner

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: Phil Parkinson manager of Wrexham during the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Wrexham AFC at The Den on August 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) — Phil Parkinson is keen to continue his summer spending spree before Monday’s deadline

Belgian side Gent and Derby were both linked with Vyner earlier in the transfer window.

However, Wrexham have now emerged as contenders after seeing a £1.75million bid rejected for the 28-year-old.

Vyner has played every minute for Bristol City across both the Championship and Carabao Cup so far this term.

The Robins are confident he will remain at the club beyond the deadline, talkSPORT understands.

Championship clubs have until 7pm on Monday to carry out their transfer business.

Wrexham have already made 10 new signings following promotion last season.

Phil Parkinson’s side are back in the second tier for the first time in 42 years thanks to three successive promotions.

He has so far spent a combined £23.7million as well as breaking the club’s transfer record three times.

A successful move for Vyner would see him leave Bristol City after coming through their academy before nine years in the first-team.

Manager Gerhard Struber addressed the interest in the centre-back after Saturday’s win over Hull.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Gerhard Struber, Manager of Bristol City, applauds the fans prior to the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Fulham and Bristol City at Craven Cottage on August 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) — Struber and Bristol City are confident Vyner will stay at the club past Monday night

DERBY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Zak Vyner of Bristol City arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Bristol City at Pride Park on August 23, 2025 in Derby, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) — Vyner is into the final year of his contract at Ashton Gate

The Austrian told Bristol Live: “I think that Zak Vyner has offers from different clubs, it’s not a surprise for me.

“He is a very important player, and we can see it in every game, how important he is for the club, for the team.

“He is a Bristol City player, he grew here, so he is the face of the club, and we know what we have with him, but for Zak Vyner, I think he is very happy here.

“He is very, very happy here, and he enjoyed the time here, but I’m absolutely not surprised that other clubs have a lot of interest in him and maybe also in the one or other player.

“He’s super important for the here and now, and if we were to lose him, I think this would do big damage for us.

“I think to lose a player on this level, so close before the transfer window closes, I think this would be damaging, but this is not a big discussion between us and the management.

“I hope that nothing happens in this direction in the next few days. I have a very good connection with Zak, and I hope he also realises what he has on us, on the club.

“I am not a dreamer. We know the contract situation, we know this and everything, but I hope he will stay and nothing will happen.”

Vyner has made 240 first-team appearances during his time with Bristol City.

He has spent his entire career with the club outside of loan spells at Accrington, Plymouth, Rotherham and Aberdeen.