Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are being tipped to break Wrexham’s transfer record "more than once" during the summer of 2025.
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Hollywood co-owners funding ambitious projectBig money being invested in the Red DragonsComings & goings expected before 2025-26Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Another recruitment window has swung open, allowing teams around the world to bolster their respective ranks. Movement in and out of SToK Racecourse is expected in the coming weeks, with Wrexham readying themselves for life in the Championship.
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The Hollywood co-owners have helped to fund a meteoric rise for the Red Dragons that has delivered three successive promotions. Phil Parkinson’s ranks now need to be freshened up ahead of taking aim at a place in the Premier League.
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Various targets are being mooted for the Welsh outfit, with the free agent pool – which is littered with experienced performers that boast top-flight experience – being scoured. More money will, however, be spent in acquiring players with match-altering ability.
WHAT FRANK SINCLAIR SAID
Wrexham’s record buy at present is £2 million striker Sam Smith, but former Red Dragons star Frank Sinclair – speaking in association with – told GOAL when asked if that spending bar will be raised a little higher: “It has to. Two million pounds, without being disrespectful to the money, doesn’t get you much for a Championship player in this day and age.
“I think they will break the record more than once in this summer transfer window. You can’t fault what they have done with the recruitment, it’s been spot on – improving the squad each time they have gone up to another level. I’m sure there will be faith from the owners in the recruitment department.”