Bolton sign forward Dalby after Wrexham exit

Sam Dalby helped Wrexham win successive promotions from the National League to League One

Bolton Wanderers have signed forward Sam Dalby on a four-year contract following his departure from Wrexham.

The 25-year-old scored 15 goals on loan for Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership last season as the Tannadice club qualified for the European Conference League.

Dalby was offered a new contract by Wrexham in January but rejected the offer and became a free agent at the end of his loan north of the border.

"He is a player whose progress we have monitored closely, and to bring him to the club, especially considering the strong interest from elsewhere, is a fantastic piece of business for us," Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher told the club website.

The forward is Bolton's first summer signing as they look to improve on last season's eighth-placed finish in League One, 10 points short of the play-off places.