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Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney told how many signings Wrexham need after Championship promotion - with owners tipped to ‘push the button’ if transfer records need to be broken

<p>The Red Dragons have rewritten the record books by becoming the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/blake-lively-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-magic-record-breaking-wrexham/bltdc9ee63d6235391e" target="_blank">first EFL side to take three successive steps up the Football League ladder</a>. Hollywood co-owners have overseen a remarkable journey following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-rob-mcelhenney-kaitlin-olson-reacts-history-making-championship-red-dragons/blt339a0e3cacb0cd93" target="_blank">their stunning takeover in 2021</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Big money has been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/absolute-idiocy-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-admit-irresponsible-endeavour-wrexham-seriously-out-of-pocket/bltf5a068b159c3350c" target="_blank">spent on chasing the dream</a>, but the financial playing field will level out considerably in the second tier of English football. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/how-much-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-spend-wrexham-budget-phil-parkinson-championship-transfer-plans/bltca491aef25d2667b" target="_blank">Reinforcements will be required in order to avoid slipping into reverse</a>, with everyone at SToK Racecourse aware of that fact.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Former player and manager Andy Morrell has told <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyqp5j5pymo " target="_blank"><em>BBC Sport</em></a> that Wrexham need “three to five signings” in the summer window, but added on having the core of a competitive squad in place: “They are Championship-ready players who can grow and develop. Ryan Longman, Max Cleworth, Lewis Brunt – and then added on that you have a sprinkling of players like Matty James and James McClean. Players who know what it takes – and also how to deal with the pressure and the spotlight that comes to playing for Wrexham these days.”</p>

WHAT ANDY MORRELL SAID

<p>Reynolds and McElhenney have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-36m-spending-room-wrexham-transfer-boost-exhilarating-proposition-red-dragons-not-far-behind-championship-big-hitters/blt6ec568c85a59aa98" target="_blank">smashed recruitment records on a regular basis</a> during their tenure, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/raheem-sterling-wrexham-ryan-reynolds-chequebook-warning-300000-a-week-chelsea-winger-interesting-transfer-talk/blt6546f9986abc24a9" target="_blank">more of the same is expected in 2025</a>. Morrell added: “They won't rush it, they will give players who won promotion a chance and use that momentum.
</p><p>“But they have the resources that if they find themselves with an opportunity, they can push the button to go again like they did in signing Sam Smith.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Phil Parkinson has revealed that discussions regarding summer transfer business are already taking place, with a top-two finish in League One wrapped up, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/welcome-to-wrexham-season-4-release-date-revealed-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-documentary-league-one-promotion/bltd1b5ef66b387e0b0" target="_blank">more drama is expected to be delivered for the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary series</a>.
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WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney told how many signings Wrexham need after Championship promotion - with owners tipped to ‘push the button’ if transfer records need to be broken | Goal.com

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been told how many signings Wrexham will need after securing a historic promotion into the Championship.

Ryan Reynolds &amp; Rob McElhenney told how many signings Wrexham need after Championship promotion - with owners tipped to ‘push the button’ if transfer records need to be broken