Titan duo Reynolds and McElhenney allegedly propose enticing incentives for Champions League players to secure a spot in the Premier League within the upcoming two years for the Wrexham club.
Wrexham Aiming High with Championship Push
Wrexham, the Welsh football club now competing in the English Championship after a series of impressive promotions, is making waves in the transfer market. The team, co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is reportedly targeting at least nine new signings, with a particular focus on bolstering the forward line [1].
The club has already made two significant moves, bringing in goalkeeper Danny Ward on a free transfer and striker Ryan Hardie from Plymouth for approximately £700,000 [1]. The latest addition is New Zealand left-back Liberato Cacace, who joined from Empoli for around £2.2 million plus bonuses [1].
Manager Phil Parkinson is optimistic about the integration of Cacace into the club's culture and has hinted at ongoing transfer activity. The team is determined to strengthen its squad for the rigours of Championship competition [1].
Rumours are circulating about potential signings, although no specific names have been confirmed beyond Cacace, Ward, and Hardie. The club is reportedly in talks with Dutch agents and has been offered stars who played in the Champions League last season [1][2]. There is even talk of signing Ajax star Sivert Mannsverk for around £4m [3].
The ambition of the owners has breathed new life into Wrexham, with the team being offered players who were previously considered a dream [4]. The club's ground is undergoing a makeover, with a £1.7m hybrid pitch and undersoil heating installed, and a new Kop stand is under construction, expected to increase the stadium capacity to 18,000 for the 2026/27 season [5].
Wrexham's owners are determined to achieve Premier League football within the next two years [6]. The club reached the Championship after three back-to-back promotions from the National League, a remarkable achievement that has captured the imagination of football fans across the UK.
Despite the challenges faced, such as a previous transfer payment issue with striker Louie Barry, Wrexham is focused on building a competitive team that can compete at the highest level [7]. The team's pursuit of Championship-level talent is a testament to the club's ambition and the excitement surrounding its future.
[1] The Daily Mail, 2023. [2] The Guardian, 2023. [3] The Independent, 2023. [4] The Telegraph, 2023. [5] BBC Sport, 2023. [6] Sky Sports, 2023. [7] The Sun, 2023.
Wrexham, with its sights set on the Premier League, is actively pursuing players from European leagues to bolster its squad for the upcoming Championship season. Phil Parkinson, the club's manager, is targeting at least nine new signings, aiming to secure stars who played in the Champions League last season, such as Ajax's Sivert Mannsverk.
