'How are they going to survive? - Wrexham sale fears raised as Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney edge closer to fulfilling Premier League dream

The Hollywood duo completed their takeover of Wrexham in February 2021 with an initial investment of £2 million ($2.5m). The Welsh club have since enjoyed a major revival in fortunes, securing back-to-back promotions from the National League to League One. The Red Dragons are now pushing for promotion to the Championship, and Reynolds and McElhenney have made no secret of their ultimate goal: reaching the Premier League.

The American actors combined are valued at $400m (£309m) which has been more than enough to thrive in the lower divisions, but in the Premier League, they would have to compete against billionaires. Raising his concern over Wrexham's future, former Tottenham and Aston Villa striker Darren Bent told talkSPORT: "I know they're worth loads, like 400 million, but when does that become not enough? 400 million in real-life terms is a ridiculous amount of money, like stupid wealth. If they get to the Championship, then all of a sudden, 400 million is still doable, but in the Premier League, it's nothing. I hope they don't do that (sell the club) after getting them all the way up because how are they going to survive without them?"

talkSPORT host Andy Goldstein also expressed doubt over Reynolds and McElhenney's long-term futures at Wrexham, adding: "It's all about profit. How much did they buy Wrexham for? I'm guessing it's nowhere near the amount it's worth now if they get into the Championship. If they make 300 million each over five years then I could see it happening."

Phil Parkinson's Wrexham side will be back in action this Saturday as they take on Stockport in a crucial League One clash. Wrexham are currently third in the table, behind second-placed Wycombe only on goal difference in the race for automatic promotion.