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Wrexham's new No.9! Ryan Reynolds sets Alan Shearer a Hugh Jackman challenge as Hollywood co-owner says 'let's do this' to the Premier League's record goalscorer

<p>The Red Dragons are readying themselves for life in the Championship after enjoying a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wrexham-rob-mcelhenney-kaitlin-olson-reacts-history-making-championship-red-dragons/blt339a0e3cacb0cd93" target="_blank">historic run of three successive promotions</a>. They are being linked with a number of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wrexham-transfer-guru-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-jamie-vardy-kevin-de-bruyne-unlimited-budget-warning/blt265cdaa72c741667" target="_blank">players that boast top-flight experience</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Hollywood <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-hollywood-fc-pure-jealousy-welcome-to-wrexham-red-dragons-team-everyone-want-beat/bltca029bc76f0ceb44" target="_blank">co-owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are helping</a> to make the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-wrexham-premier-league-2027-breaking-financial-rules-hollywood-co-owners-transfer-advice/blt5bd893510011e8c4" target="_blank">funds available that allow Phil Parkinson to bolster his ranks</a>. He could have more firepower at his disposal in 2025-26.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ex-England captain Shearer, who is the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-warned-harry-kane-one-more-year-germany-returning-premier-league-alan-shearer-goal-record/bltef008c72d7a2edfa" target="_blank">Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer</a>, has jokingly offered his services to Wrexham after linking up with former Newcastle team-mate Rob Lee and his current Red Dragons star son, Elliot.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Reynolds has left the door open for Shearer to get his boots back on at 54 years of age if he can get into the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-channing-tatum-will-ferrell-hugh-jackman-want-wrexham-tickets-ryan-reynolds-explains-red-dragons-vip-guest-list/blt8fb43d88b6e1bceb" target="_blank">same shape as Jackman in the ‘Deadpool &amp; Wolverine’ blockbuster</a>. Reynolds posted on social media: "Honestly, I wouldn’t bet against you, Shearer. Get on the Jackman program and let’s do this."</p><p></p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1a9f8522cb200595/reynolds%20shearer.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1a9f8522cb200595/reynolds%20shearer.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1a9f8522cb200595/reynolds%20shearer.png?format=jpg" alt="Ryan Reynolds response Alan Shearer" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt1a9f8522cb200595;width:440;height:738"></picture><p></p>

WHAT RYAN REYNOLDS SAID

<p>Wrexham have been credited with interest in former England striker Jamie Vardy, as he leaves Leicester as a free agent, and will be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-break-wrexham-transfer-record-summer-window-2m-striker-sam-smith/blt98955e995614d4e1" target="_blank">able to bring more bodies on board</a> when the summer transfer window re-opens on June 16.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

Wrexham's new No.9! Ryan Reynolds sets Alan Shearer a Hugh Jackman challenge as Hollywood co-owner says 'let's do this' to the Premier League's record goalscorer | Goal.com

Wrexham are in the market for Premier League pedigree and Ryan Reynolds has told Alan Shearer &quot;let&apos;s do this&quot; while setting a Hugh Jackman challenge.

Wrexham&apos;s new No.9! Ryan Reynolds sets Alan Shearer a Hugh Jackman challenge as Hollywood co-owner says &apos;let&apos;s do this&apos; to the Premier League&apos;s record goalscorer