Wycombe Wanderers striker Brandon Hanlan is expected to complete a transfer to League Two side Wrexham.
The 26-year-old, who has scored 12 goals in 85 appearances since joining the Chairboys in August 2021, was not involved in the matchday squad for the club’s 1-0 home loss against Sutton United in the League Cup.
This is despite featuring heavily for the Chairboys in pre-season and appearing in six of Wanderers' seven competitive matches this campaign.
Wrexham, which is owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, had a first bid rejected by Wycombe, but a second offer seems to have been accepted.
🚨 Wrexham make second bid for Wycombe Wanderers forward Brandon Hanlan. #Chairboys #WxmAFC
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Speaking to the press at full time following the defeat to Sutton on August 29, Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield said: “There is speculation but I want to say too much on that situation.
“We love him and I love him to bits, but there is obviously a reason why he wasn’t part of the squad this evening.
“He wasn’t in the squad which is disappointing when you’re chasing a goal in the second half as he’s been extremely good for us.
“But if there is one thing I have learnt in management is that you’ve got to think on your feet and adapt at any point.
Bloomfield on the Hanaln rumours to Wrexham: "There is speculation but I don’t want to say too much.
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"We love him and I love him to bits, but there’s a reason why he wasn’t involved tonight."#Chairboys
“So no, I don’t think I should comment on that too much.”
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On potentially bringing in new players ahead of transfer deadline day this Friday, he added: “We’re always looking and I think the injuries we’ve received in the last couple of weeks may present us an opportunity to look at something.
Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield on Brandon Hanlan’s absence from their matchday squad tonight.
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“So, I wouldn’t rule it out but I also wouldn’t guarantee anything as these last couple of days could lead to anything and we need to be open-minded as we’re trying to improve at all times.”
Hanlan has scored one goal and registered one assist for Wycombe this season.
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