‘Check your dms’ – Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney eyes dream investment without Ryan Reynolds as NFL door swings open

According to Bloomberg, the Philadelphia Eagles are ready to explore the possibility of selling a minority stake in the franchise. Owner Jeff Lurie is eager to bring in more funds, while welcoming fresh faces into the boardroom.

The Eagles, who last won the Super Bowl at the end of the 2017 season, are said to be valued at $7.5 billion (£5.9bn) – which would be a record price tag for an NFL team. Buying into such a business holds obvious appeal to those looking to expand their own portfolios.

McElhenney falls into that category, as a proud Philadelphia native who can regularly be spotted at Lincoln Financial Field. He would appear to be open to the idea of pumping some of his personal fortune into a sporting institution that holds a special place in his heart. Responding to the news of Lurie looking to drum up interest in an Eagles stake, McElhenney has posted on social media: “Uh… Mr Lurie…. Check your dms pls.”

It remains to be seen whether McElhenney can land a role with his beloved ‘Birds’. He is already working alongside Deadpool star Reynolds at Wrexham – as they enjoy a meteoric rise in British football – while also forming part of an investment group that owns a 24 per cent stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team.