Wrexham vs Birmingham

Wrexham are closing in on Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal talkSPORT reports has been agreed at £8m, a fee that could break the Welsh club's transfer record. The move signals fresh ambition under Phil Parkinson and could trigger exits for incumbents Arthur Okonkwo and Danny Ward.

Wrexham AFC received £3.8m in government funding before completing legally required assessments, potentially making the grant unlawful. The Hollywood-owned club has secured £18m in total taxpayer funding - more than any other UK football club - while simultaneously raising tens of millions from private investors.