# Wrexham sign Preston captain Whiteman

Wrexham have signed Ben Whiteman, the captain of Championship club Preston North End, for an undisclosed fee. The midfielder adds experience and leadership as Wrexham push for promotion under their high-profile ownership.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/czxqkkyxe9vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:18 GMT