Phil Parkinson tells Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney Wrexham squad is 'not there yet' to enjoy successful League One season as he pushes for more transfers

Wrexham have achieved rapid ascent under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney earning consecutive promotions, moving from the National League to League One, to climb up to the third tier of the English football pyramid. This is significant progress as they continue to chase their dream of earning a Premier League spot within this decade.

To keep up with the challenges of a more competitive division, the Red Dragons have made five signings this summer: Arthur Okonkwo, Lewis Brunt, George Dobson, Callum Burton, and Sebastian Revan. However, Parkinson has warned Reynolds and McElhenney that further incomings are necessary to maintain the club's upward momentum and taste success in League One.

"Arthur was with us on loan last season and knew us anyway but the new signings have fitted in well with the group," Parkinson told reporters.

"There is nothing better when you are a new signing to get to know your teammates on a tour like this. The squad is not there yet but hopefully, we are getting there."

Parkinson's demands are not hollow as a study by Genting Casino showcased the challenges Wrexham face in League One. The analysis compared Wrexham to other clubs promoted to the second tier of English football over the past four seasons. It revealed that Wrexham's squad size of 29 players and average age of 28.3 years are below the League One averages, which underscore the need for further squad strengthening to compete effectively at this higher level.

Wrexham are currently on a pre-season tour in North America where they are set to face Premier League side Chelsea and Major League Soccer's the Vancouver Whitecaps in their next two matches. Upon returning to Europe, they will have another friendly against Fleetwood before their League One campaign opener against Wycombe on August 10.