{"id":34358,"date":"2026-05-23T06:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T06:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/wrexham-manager-ryan-reynolds-signs-prime-deal-swoops-in-on-former-england-star-soccer-sports\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T06:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T06:08:28","slug":"wrexham-manager-ryan-reynolds-signs-prime-deal-swoops-in-on-former-england-star-soccer-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/wrexham-manager-ryan-reynolds-signs-prime-deal-swoops-in-on-former-england-star-soccer-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrexham manager: Ryan Reynolds signs prime deal, swoops in on former England star | Soccer | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/6931692.jpg?r=1779280646750\" alt=\"Ryan Reynolds on the red carpet.\" title=\"Ryan Reynolds on the red carpet.\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Ryan Reynolds will be aiming for a Premier League spot with Wrexham next season. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Associated Press)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"affiliate-links\">    This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn more<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Wrexham, who came agonizingly close to securing a Championship play-off spot during their first season in the second division for 43 years, once again face a crucial summer transfer window. The Welsh side drew 2-2 with Middlesbrough on the final day, ending the season two points behind Hull City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>There is no need for another major rebuild after signing 19 players last summer to rebuild the squad that secured promotion from League One. Nevertheless, there are some positions where they have to strengthen their options. Here, Express Sport looks at some of the high-profile names currently linked to Phil Parkinson&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Wrexham have alternated between Arthur Okonkwo and Danny Ward as number one throughout the season and may choose to go with the undisputed first-choice option, or Okonkwo may be given another chance after a largely excellent performance in his first Championship season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>With both players in the final year of their contracts, any decision regarding their future will indicate which one Parkinson prioritizes. Third-choice goalkeeper Callum Barton could leave after just two League Cup appearances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Express sports on FB! Get all the best sports news and more on our Facebook page<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Defensively, Wrexham are well-stocked in the middle with Callum Doyle, Dan Scurr, captain Dom Higham, Max Cleworth and Zac Vyner all competing for places. However, the team lacks wide strength, especially with Issa Kabore&#8217;s loan coming to an end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>With at least three wing-backs needed, re-signing the Manchester City loanee once more, temporarily if not permanently, would be a smart move, and would also reignite interest in Ireland international Festi Ebosele and Portsmouth&#8217;s Terry Devlin to strengthen the squad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Liberato Cacace will move back to the left wing after playing for New Zealand at the World Cup, allowing George Thomason to return to a reserve role or move back to a more natural midfield position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/6931695.jpg?r=1779280657804\" alt=\"Wrexham's Issa Kabore battles for possession with Cardiff City's Cian Ashford\" title=\"Wrexham's Issa Kabore battles for possession with Cardiff City's Cian Ashford\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Issa Kabore could return to Wrexham. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Matty James remained a key part of the midfield throughout last season, but he will turn 35 this summer, meaning Wrexham must find a successor. Harry Winks fits a similar profile and brings recent experience having secured promotion to the Premier League with Leicester City, and will be available following their relegation to League One.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Going further, Wrexham are one of the clubs said to be interested in Dunkirk attacking midfielder Enzo Baldelli. The Lille academy graduate will become a free agent at the end of the season and looks set to leave Ligue 2 after an impressive breakthrough in which he scored 10 goals and assisted a further seven in all competitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>World Cup Legends: The stars of soccer&#8217;s biggest tournament in history &#8211; buy the special edition now<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Wrexham must look to take pressure off Kieffer Moore and Sam Smith up front. Rumors of Ibrahim Diabat\u00e9 surfaced last winter and their pursuit could be reignited if Alaves choose against signing the striker permanently from GAIS at the end of his loan spell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>He scored the only goal in the 1-0 win against Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe Ivorian&#8217;s second since joining. If they suffer relegation, Wrexham could have a shot at being Sweden&#8217;s co-top scorer from last season, unless another Spanish club shows interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/2207724\/Wrexham-transfer-news-Championship-Ryan-Reynolds\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ryan Reynolds will be aiming for a Premier League spot with Wrexham next season. 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