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Ben Sheaf started his career at Arsenal before joining Coventry Wrexham are set to sign Coventry City midfielder Ben Sheaf in another statement of intent from the Championship newcomers. The Hollywood-owned Welsh club have already spent more money than any other side in the second tier this summer and are now expected to pay in the region of £6. 5m for Sheaf. The 27-year-old played an integral role in Coventry's run to the FA Cup semi-finals in 2024 and was rated among the Championship's best midfielders as he helped his side reach the play-offs last season. But a combination of injuries, the signing of Matt Grimes from Swansea City in January and the emergence of Victor Torp, have seen Sheaf fall down the pecking order under Frank Lampard. Sheaf is close to becoming Wrexham's 11th signing of the summer, and Manchester City defender Issa Kabore looks like he will be the next on a season-long loan. Issa Kabore joined Manchester City in 2020 but has yet to make a senior appearance for the club The 24-year-old Burkina Faso international spent last season on loan at Benfica in Portugal and then German side Werder Bremen. Kabore, who operates primarily as a right-back or right wing-back, has previously had loan spells at Marseille and Luton Town, during their 2023-24 campaign in the Premier League. He is now expected in Wrexham on Monday for a medical. Phil Parkinson's side earned a historic third successive promotion last season as they finished second in League One. Follow live coverage of transfer deadline day Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page Transfer deadline day: Isak, Wissa, Sancho, Donnarumma latest Liverpool agree British record £125m fee for Isak Newcastle agree £55m deal for Brentford's Wissa Preview the new series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams Hugh Bonneville narrates Sherlock Holmes’ greatest cases Reflecting on the 'kamikaze' attacks of World War II A cricket match-fixing scandal that stumped the sport Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal. Video Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal 'I'm not Messi' - Rodri's back but what is wrong at Man City? Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow 'Seagull provides more entertainment than teams in Old Firm derby' Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Who is at risk as Welsh rugby consultation starts? Gene tests begin in women's athletics - new rule explained The Hundred: Pundits pick their teams of the tournament 'The most sterile game' - another controversial day for VAR 'I can't remember a worse VAR decision' - Murphy on King's disallowed goal Video'I can't remember a worse VAR decision' - Murphy on King's disallowed goal 'Ultimate dream' of 24 F1 races on £20K and 28 days' leave Fernandes scores stoppage-time winner as Man Utd edge out Burnley. Video Fernandes scores stoppage-time winner as Man Utd edge out Burnley 'He will bounce back' - Alexander-Arnold impresses on Real return Man Utd's vital win can't mask urgent goalkeeping issues 'What an innings! ' - Perrin, 18, hits record-breaking 42-ball ton. Video'What an innings! ' - Perrin, 18, hits record-breaking 42-ball ton England score 14 tries in record World Cup win over Samoa. Video England score 14 tries in record World Cup win over Samoa Cardiff rejection and running round potato fields - Bowen in his own words How can Raducanu close gap on top players? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.