Wrexham’s January transfer window is in full flow as they have agreed a deal to sell one of their attacking players, following the conclusion of his successful loan stint away from the League One side.
Phil Parkinson’s side are currently deep within an ongoing promotion battle as the Welsh side remain focussed on securing a third successive promotion, but face strong competition to secure that honour.
The success and investment that has been placed into Wrexham’s attack over the last few seasons has forced some players to fall out of favour and look for alternative options away from the League One side.
As reported by journalist Pete O’Rourke, Wrexham forward Billy Waters has agreed a deal to sign for National League promotion chasers Oldham Athletic, after he was recalled from his loan stint at FC Halifax Town.
How has he fared this season?
Waters signed for Halifax in the summer after failing to feature for Wrexham during the first half of the campaign.
Within three league games, the 30-year-old already had his first goal for the Shaymen as he scored against Eastleigh in mid-September.
In all competitions for the Shaymen, Waters made 20 appearances during his stint with Halifax Town, scoring four goals for the club but has since been recalled ahead of his imminent exit.
Can he fill the void left by Stones’ exit?
Earlier this month, Oldham Athletic loanee Josh Stones saw his loan deal come to an end before he was quickly snapped up by fellow National League side York City in a move that has left the club searching for a replacement.
Waters is more experience, having featured a lot in the EFL and National League whilst Stones was only a loanee and is just at the start of his career.
The forward is likely to slot next to Mike Fondop moving into the second half of the campaign, whilst James Norwood is out with an injury.