Six 'dream' signings Wrexham could make as new US investors announced by club
Wrexham could delve into the transfer market after announcing the arrival of new minority investors and here's six dream signings that they could make in wake of the blockbuster deal.
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have welcomed investment from the Allyn Family, which made its fortune in pharmaceuticals.
They owned medical device company Welch Allyn, Inc. before it was sold in 2015 for a whopping $2.05 billion.
The New York-based family has formed Red Dragon Ventures LLC alongside the Hollywood A-listers, which will 'help fuel the club's lofty ambitions, as well as those of the broader Wrexham community'.
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In a joint-statement, Reynolds and McElhenney said: "Wrexham has earned the world’s attention and we are focused on bringing on board world-class partners to help with the next phase of our growth. We have been fortunate to get to know the Allyn family and we are blown away by their intelligence, kindness and commitment. They are exactly the type of partners we will need for this amazing endeavor."
Wrexham, who have secured back-to-back promotions, occupy third place in the League One table as they harbour ambitions of a third consecutive promotion, with the ultimate goal of plying their trade in the Premier League.
That could be accelerated with their new investors as the club could be active in the January transfer window to strengthen their squad.
We've taken a look at six potential signings - some more realistic than others - that Wrexham could try to complete once the transfer window reopens.
Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
Vardy is still going strong in Premier League, aged 37. But his existing deal expires at the end of the season, meaning he could be on the hunt for one final big contract before he walks away from football. Wrexham could oblige in what would be a sensational free transfer.
Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City)
Ramsey penned a two-deal contract with his boyhood club in the summer of 2023. Wrexham could also poach the former Arsenal star on a free transfer and, of course, he would be a Welsh addition to the squad.
Kemar Roofe (Free agent)
Roofe is no stranger to the lower leagues of the English football pyramid, having turned out for the likes of Leeds United and Oxford United. He signed for Rangers after impressing at Leeds but is now without a club. Still fairly young at 31, Roofe would be a welcome addition and would certainly bolster the club's attacking options.
Dele Alli (Free agent)
Alli hasn't played football since his loan spell at Besiktas. He's without a team but is training at Everton. However, the 28-year-old is still a free agent. Alli, who made his name with MK Dons in League One, could look to resurrect his career at Wrexham and, like Vardy, would be a mega free transfer.
Ryan Kent (Free agent)
Like Roofe and Alli, Kent is a free agent, having been released by Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce. The former Liverpool youth star has football league experience following his spells at Coventry City, Barnsley and Bristol City. The 27-year-old would add experience to the Wrexham squad while providing an option on the wing.
Gareth Bale (Retired)
It's a long shot considering Bale called it a day in January 2023 after a glittering career, where he notably won five Champions League titles during his illustrious spell at Real Madrid, but if he fancied returning to the sport, then what better way to restart his legendary career under the ownership of Reynolds and McElhenney, who have both been badgering him to come out of retirement.
Topics: Wrexham, Football, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney
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