The 25-year-old should be given a much-needed escape path from Charlton Athletic by Wrexham…

Although Wrexham is making progress in their promotion campaign, they cannot afford to take a break in January.
As things stand right now, Wrexham is ranked second in League Two. Even though Phil Parkinson’s team has only lost twice, the Red Dragons are currently five points behind the division leaders due to Stockport County’s incredible winning streak.

The North Wales team has strong support, as everyone is aware, and even though they are playing well, they ought to seize the opportunity to bolster their roster during the January transfer window.

Charlie Kirk is a potential target that Wrexham ought to take into account, should targets already be established.

In need of a change
Kirk has seen limited opportunities this season after a tough time with Charlton Athletic. He joined the Addicks after a starring stint with Crewe Alexandra, but manager Michael Appleton has now acknowledged the player likely needs a change of scenery in the New Year.

 

That’s where Wrexham can come in.

One thing that needs to be said is that, yes, Kirk is naturally a winger. Parkinson nearly always has his side set up in a 3-5-2, deploying wingbacks. That has been a great success too, but as Wrexham progresses, it’s absolutely vital that they start to build a squad capable of fulfilling Plan B too.

A move for Kirk would mark the start of that. It would give Parkinson and Wrexham the freedom to deploy a front three with natural wingers, which would be of great help when pushing to get back into a game or if they’ve been unable to break down a tough backline. Even then, the League Two side’s wing-backs play so well that it’s perhaps a role Kirk could come to learn himself with the right coaching.

Wrexham have a standout left wing-back in the form of Jacob Mendy, and while there are other players who can operate in that role, they’re lacking natural wingers. A move for Kirk would give them just that, adding a new threat and some tactical versatility to the squad while bringing an end to the 25-year-old’s challenging Charlton Athletic stint in the process.