Wrexham warned off 'utterly insane' Cristiano Ronaldo transfer as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney aim to take final step towards Premier League

Speaking to William Hill Sports Book of the Year, the BBC presenter and comedian called a potential move for Ronaldo "utterly insane", even in the context of Wrexham's push for promotion to the Premier League. The Portugal star has never played for a club outside the top flight, and the costs of signing him from Al-Nassr would be ridiculous, according to James.

Al-Nassr's star man has been linked with Wrexham in the past, despite the fact that his astronomical wages would surely make a move to north Wales impossible. Reports suggest the Portugal captain is currently earning a jaw-dropping £3 million per week in the Saudi Pro League.

James said: “Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have gone about things the right way and have been very respectful to the area, the traditions of the club and the Welsh language. They’ve done great things, and football is a sport with a lot of terrible owners but I’d never put those two in that bracket. I get the impression that those two are taking things very seriously and want to get Wrexham into the Premier League. The idea of a marquee signing like Cristiano Ronaldo would be incredible for the social media profile of the club, but the costs involved would be utterly insane and I’m sure there’s far more sensible ways of spending their money. Because they’re Hollywood stars with amazing wealth, when you see the stories in the press about potential superstar signings from bigger clubs, there could always be a kernel of truth in it. I personally don’t think that’s the way to go for them, though."

CR7 may not be heading to the Racecourse Ground any time soon but you can expect some big marquee signings this summer, as the Red Dragons prepare for their first second-tier season in over 40 years. The squad needs some bolstering during the off-season before Phil Parkinson's side begin their quest for promotion to the Premier League in August.