Middlesbrough forward Sonny Finch emerges on Wrexham's 'radar' alongside Sunderland duo
Middlesbrough forward Sonny Finch has reportedly emerged on the radar of Wrexham.
The 20-year-old has been prolific at under-21 level for Middlesbrough, although has found first-team opportunities limited.
He has managed just six senior outings for the Championship promotion hopefuls and was loaned to Milton Keynes Dons in League Two last term.
Finch, who has been capped by England at under-17 and under-18 level, is now gaining experience on loan in the National League North with South Shields.
Wrexham linked with Middlesbrough man
According to TEAMtalk, ambitious Championbship outfit Wrexham have taken notice of Finch’s potential.
The club are believed to have places Finch on their shortlist as they target young talent, seeking to bring the standard of their prospect pool in line with rivals.
Finch is not the only player said to have attracted attention from the Red Dragons, with the North-East reportedly an area of interest for the club.
Sunderland duo Jenson Jones and Finn Geragusian have also been linked, as has Newcastle United’s Matheos Ferreira.
The latter is a 17-year-old winger who joined Newcastle’s academy in 2020. Jones is a 19-year-old right-back and Geragusian is an 18-year-old forward.
Wrexham’s challenge
Wrexham’s rise through the footballing pyramid has been meteoric but such rises present challenges.
All aspects of the club need to be improved to keep up with the ascent of the first-team squad.
The recruitment of promising youngsters from reputable academies could prove incredibly beneficial for Wrexham, who sit sixth in the Championship table and could soon find themselves in the Premier League.
Finch has impressed out on loan at South Shields, although does not appear to be on the cusp of becoming a Middlesbrough regular.
Competition for places up top will only intensify if his parent club are promoted to the top flight, something that hardly appears beyond the realm of possibility.