The biggest story at Wrexham this summer is the departure of Paul Mullin, whose contract was mutually terminated on June 28, bringing a definitive end to a five-year association that became central to the club's remarkable rise from the National League to the Championship. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney both paid tribute to the 31-year-old striker, with Reynolds describing him as 'a beacon of radiant brilliance,' underlining just how significant Mullin was to the Hollywood ownership era.

The timing matters. Wrexham finished seventh in the Championship last season, one point outside the play-off places after drawing 2-2 with Middlesbrough on the final day at SToK Cae Ras. That near-miss makes the summer rebuild all the more critical, and losing a striker of Mullin's symbolic weight raises genuine questions about the squad's direction heading into 2026-27.

Those questions extend to ownership too. CEO Michael Williamson has moved to reassure supporters that Reynolds and McElhenney remain committed to the Premier League ambition, addressing speculation about the co-owners' long-term involvement after a season that fell just short of the top six.

Off the pitch, the club has already shown its character ahead of the new campaign, mocking Southampton on social media following the release of the 2026-27 Championship fixture list, referencing the Saints' expulsion from last season's play-offs. Wrexham's next pre-season outing comes against Wisla Krakow on July 11 as preparations begin for another promotion push.