According to the RobRyanRed Podcast, Wrexham and Peterborough United are two of the teams vying to sign Wigan Athletic defender Jason Kerr, who is out of contract.
After winning back-to-back promotions, Wrexham will play in League One alongside Peterborough United and Wigan Athletic in the upcoming campaign.
It is anticipated that all three teams will compete for promotion. Posh will be motivated to bounce back after losing to Oxford United in their play-off semi-final, while the Latics, who are expected to continue, finished mid-table after overcoming a points deduction.
According to recent rumours, Wigan’s Jason Kerr is wanted by their League One opponents.
Wrexham and Peterborough United are reportedly interested in the center-back who is out of contract, according to a report on X from the RobRyanRed Podcast, which is hosted by Rich Fay of Manchester World and Nathan Salt of the Daily Mail.
According to reports, the Red Dragons are “pushing” to sign Kerr. Parkinson and his team still have work to do, but they are fans of the Scot, who is gaining attention on the other side of the border.
On the move?
With clubs in Scotland, Wrexham, and Peterborough United showing interest in Kerr, it appears he will have some options to choose from when it comes to leaving Wigan Athletic this summer.
It’s unclear how long he plans to stay at the DW Stadium, though, given the uncertainty surrounding his contract situation.
Despite missing a significant portion of the season to continue recovering from an ACL injury, Kerr has shown promise in both League One and the Latics’ Championship. Prior to his relocation to the north-west, he had achieved success in the north with St. Johnstone, East Fife, and Queen of the South.
The 27-year-old might be drawn to a new beginning elsewhere after a difficult period due to injuries. You sense that Wigan has room for him if he chooses to stick with Shaun Maloney’s team.
Alluring offers
If Kerr decides to move on, all of the interested parties may present him with enticing choices.
Wrexham is starting a highly anticipated and thrilling project, and they could potentially outbid rivals for a larger contract offer.
However, Kerr might also consider Peterborough United, who are always a strong contender for promotion. Though a clever free transfer move for the Wigan Athletic star would be a worthwhile way to break out of that model on this occasion, their focus is usually on acquiring younger players.
In addition to Scottish interest, Kerr might be drawn to the opportunity to go back home. Who exactly is his fan base up there is still unknown, though.
The focus will be on Kerr’s decision over his Wigan Athletic future, with clubs lurking in case he moves on.
