Plymouth Argyle's Brendan Wiredu has undergone a medical ahead of a proposed move to Salford City. The 26-year-old midfielder, who joined Argyle from Fleetwood Town last summer, is set to complete a swift move away from PAFC.
What happened?
Plymouth Argyle signed Brendan Wiredu from Fleetwood Town last summer, and the versatile midfielder endured a mixed debut campaign. Now, the London-born player is set to complete a move to Salford City, with Pete O'Rourke revealing that the League Two big spenders had agreed a deal to sign Wiredu from the Pilgrims on a permanent basis.
Why it matters for Plymouth
Argyle boss Tom Cleverley was coy on the links when asked by the press on Thursday lunchtime but acknowledged Harvey White's arrival from Stevenage would likely impact Wiredu's game time. He played one minute off the bench on the opening day against Stockport County. With Plymouth Argyle currently 8th in League One, 73 pts, 22W-7D-17L from 46 games, and recent form WWDWD, the team will need to adjust to Wiredu's departure.
What comes next?
Wiredu was a standout player for Fleetwood Town across his three-year stay, captaining the Cod Army and making a deserved return to League One football when he joined Plymouth Argyle. He scored an own goal on his Pilgrims debut and was sent off two matches later against Bolton Wanderers. Despite this, Wiredu is another impressive coup for the ambitious Salford City, able to play in a variety of positions, mainly in defensive midfield or centre-back.
As Plymouth Argyle looks to reinvest the transfer funds, the team's next fixture is vs Wigan on 2026-11-28, and they are currently on a 4-game winning run, with 4W-1D-0L in their last 5 games. The team has scored 75 goals this season, with a +12 goal difference, and is 30 points behind leaders Lincoln. With the transfer window still open, Argyle must fill the gaps left by Wiredu's departure, potentially seeking another defensive midfielder or investing in the attack.
