WREXHAM have reportedly entered the race to sign Angers forward Sidiki Cherif, with club officials ready to sanction a record fee.
The Red Dragons currently sit ninth in the Championship table, just two points adrift of the play-off spots.
As co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney target promotion to the Premier League at the first time of asking, the Welsh side could go all out in the transfer market.
According to Sky Sports, Wrexham have joined Crystal Palace in the race to sign Cherif from Angers before the end of the window.
Club officials have opened talks with Angers to explore conditions for a deal.
It is understood the French side would like £19million in total for the forward.
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Should a deal be agreed for that fee, Cherif will become the most expensive Championship signing of all time.
Sindre Walle Egeli became the most expensive player in the league’s history last summer when he joined Ipswich Town from Danish side Nordsjaelland in a £17.5m deal.
As things stand, Crystal Palace are still looking to push ahead with a deal for the 19-year-old.
However, they are not willing to overpay.
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The Eagles are at risk of losing star man Jean-Philippe Mateta before the window shuts.
Mateta informed club chiefs that he wants to leave Selhurst Park this week.
Aston Villa and Juventus have both been linked with a move for the Frenchman.
Meanwhile, should Wrexham sign Cherif this month, he will also become the club’s record signing.
The Welsh giants splashed the cash on winger Nathan Broadhead last summer in a £10m deal.
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