National League outfit Altrincham is reportedly leading Shrewsbury Town and York City in the race to sign a sought-after Jordan Davies, whose current contract with Fleetwood Town is set to expire at the end of June.
Despite interest from a pair of League Two clubs, Pete O’Rourke claims that it is the fifth-tier Robins who have established themselves as the early front-runners to acquire the former Wrexham man this summer. The 27-year-old endured an injury-hit campaign last time out with the Cod Army, as a knee injury curtailed his season in mid-January.
A fresh start could be exactly what the Welshman needs to reignite his career, particularly if he can rediscover the impressive form he displayed across his 18 appearances before his season-ending injury. And with time still on his side as he enters what he hopes will be the prime of his career, it seems the versatile midfielder won’t be short of offers to begin his next chapter.
The Option To Remain In Familiar Surroundings
Davies’s North Wales roots mean he’s naturally gravitated towards staying close to the Welsh border, and it’s no shock he’s found his footing on the Fylde coast. As Davies considers his next move, the interest shown by Altrincham, a club that resides in nearby Cheshire, could be a welcome prospect.
He truly cemented his reputation as an interchangeable midfield enforcer during his five-year spell at the Racecourse Ground, the very place where he first started out as a youth. He amassed 128 appearances for Wrexham, netting 28 times for his boyhood club and, in the process, forging a truly glowing reputation for himself as they climbed the leagues under Phil Parkinson.
Unfortunately, football hasn’t always been kind to Davies, with injuries seeming to follow him wherever he goes. A promising loan spell with Grimsby Town was halted at the start of 2025, and his most recent injury struck at a particularly painful time, coming just as he’d scored three goals early in his Highbury career.
If geography plays a key role in Davies’s decision, then Shrewsbury Town could certainly present itself as a realistic option for him. The Shropshire club would offer him a prime platform to begin his injury comeback close to his homeland.
After a disappointing season for the Shrews, largely spent battling to retain their EFL status, head coach Gavin Cowan is undoubtedly working tirelessly to ensure a stronger campaign next time around as he embarks on his first preseason in charge at the New Meadow. And the emphasis on bolstering midfield options seems clear, underscored by the recent undisclosed fee paid to bring Isaac Fletcher into the fold from Barrow.
With funds already committed, a cost-effective strategy could be to pursue free agents like Davies, leveraging his considerable EFL experience and undeniable quality on the ball.
EFL Returners Keen To Add To Their Armoury
Having just clinched the National League title and clawed their way back after a decade in the wilderness, York City are now relentlessly focused on assembling a squad ready to make a mark in League Two next season. Momentum is a truly formidable force in football, and right now, few teams possess it quite like York, especially after racking up an incredible 108 points last season in their epic, nail-biting showdown with Rochdale.
The rumoured interest in Jordan Davies might initially seem surprising, given the Minstermen’s already deep midfield roster, but it powerfully underscores Stuart Maynard’s ambition to strengthen every position in preparation for the resumption. The midfield ranks for Maynard to manage are already extensive, with Mark Shelton and Frankie Maguire the latest arrivals to join Ollie Banks, Hiram Boateng, and Greg Olley at the Community Stadium.
Should York City decide to formalise their interest with an approach, Davies would likely face a significant crossroads: weighing up the challenge of integrating into an established, cohesive midfield and competing for his spot, against the promise of regular minutes in the National League.
After a string of injury setbacks, the allure of kick-starting the new season as a guaranteed starter might make the drop into non-league football well worth it, with considerable scope for progression back up the pyramid in the future. Ultimately, circumstances beyond his control have prevented Davies from consistently demonstrating his vast potential over lengthy runs of matches, ensuring that whoever secures his signature in the coming weeks will have landed an excellent, cost-effective acquisition with the promise of immense rewards.
