Ben Whiteman has revealed that Wrexham's Premier League ambitions played a major role in convincing him to leave Preston North End for the Welsh club, according to BBC News.
The midfielder put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Red Dragons ahead of the current season, joining a project that has rapidly climbed the football pyramid under its Hollywood ownership. Wrexham reportedly hold an option to extend his contract further, underlining the long-term nature of the commitment on both sides.
For Whiteman, the move represents a chance to be part of a club with genuine top-flight aspirations, a rare draw for a player making the switch from an established Championship side like Preston. While the BBC report doesn't detail specific terms or fee, it's clear the pull of Wrexham's rising trajectory — rather than just an immediate playing opportunity — was central to his thinking.