Wrexham's new No.9! Ryan Reynolds sets Alan Shearer a Hugh Jackman challenge as Hollywood co-owner says 'let's do this' to the Premier League's record goalscorer

The Red Dragons are readying themselves for life in the Championship after enjoying a historic run of three successive promotions. They are being linked with a number of players that boast top-flight experience.

Hollywood co-owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are helping to make the funds available that allow Phil Parkinson to bolster his ranks. He could have more firepower at his disposal in 2025-26.

Ex-England captain Shearer, who is the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer, has jokingly offered his services to Wrexham after linking up with former Newcastle team-mate Rob Lee and his current Red Dragons star son, Elliot.

Reynolds has left the door open for Shearer to get his boots back on at 54 years of age if he can get into the same shape as Jackman in the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ blockbuster. Reynolds posted on social media: "Honestly, I wouldn’t bet against you, Shearer. Get on the Jackman program and let’s do this."

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Wrexham have been credited with interest in former England striker Jamie Vardy, as he leaves Leicester as a free agent, and will be able to bring more bodies on board when the summer transfer window re-opens on June 16.