Wrexham coach Phil Parkinson has told ESPN that Paul Mullin's loan move to Wigan was the player's decision as he wanted guarantee himself regular football as the Welsh side prepare for the arduous demands of the English Championship.

Paul Mullin has given an insight into what really happened at Wrexham before his recent exit from the club. Back in 2021, Mullin opted to leave Cambridge United and sign for Wrexham. Since then, the Englishman has scored 110 goals in 172 appearances for the Red Dragons.

Wigan Athletic have signed Wrexham striker – and cult hero among fans - Paul Mullin on loan for the forthcoming 2025-26 season. The 30-year-old has scored 110 goals in 170 games in all competitions for the Welsh club since joining in the summer of 2021.