Sam Smith has signed for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham in a club-record deal and the striker was once praised by a Manchester United icon for his mental strength

Wrexham have signed striker Sam Smith from Reading for a report club-record fee of £2m, with the player managed and strongly praised early in his senior career by Jaap Stam

Wrexham have endured a quiet January transfer window so far, but that could all be about to change with the Red Dragons looking to bolster their squad ahead of Monday's deadline

Wrexham could be in for a busy end to the January transfer window as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney aim to back Phil Parkinson side's promotion challenge

Wrexham have reportedly received a timely cash injection, with the club set to smash their transfer record. Since the arrival of Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2021, Wrexham have been moving up the English football pyramid.

Wrexham are on the brink of a third successive promotion, but it remains to be seen how Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will back Phil Parkinson in the transfer market

Last week, Wrexham made a statement of intent as they completed their first signing of the January window. Ryan Longman joined for an undisclosed fee from Hull City, signing a deal until the end of the 2026/27 season with the option of an additional year.

Wrexham have broken their transfer record to sign Reading striker Sam Smith. The 26-year-old has signed a contract until the summer of 2028 after the two League One clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. Phil Parkinson has been keen to add a striker for the last two transfer windows as the club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney chase an unprecedented third consecutive promotion.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham have enjoyed a meteoric rise through the football pyramid in recent years and could be set for more major signings this month

Ryan Reynolds is all in on Wrexham FC and busy turning it into a franchise for many years to come, per an insider, who exclusively tells Life & Style he plans on passing the soccer franchise to his kids as a future gold mine.

Wrexham’s historic Racecourse Ground is set for a dramatic upgrade under the vision of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Wrexham competes in English soccer's league system but the Welsh soccer club owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney was hoping to be allowed to participate in the Welsh League Cup.