The excitement for the new season continues for Wrexham AFC, as they can’t wait any longer to begin. All eyes are on the Welsh side following their triumphs. The growing fanbase has a lot of expectations from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s side after clinching promotion to EFL League Two.

The team continues to prepare for the new campaign as they look to repeat the feat. While the manager, Phil Parkinson, is busy staring at the tactic board, the owners are looking closely at the transfer market. In fact, they are already bracing themselves to fight against the billionaire owners’ team in order to snap up midfield talent.

Wrexham set to battle billionaire owners’ team for midfielder

Bolstering the squad ahead of the new season is on Wrexham’s mind. They may have drawn up a list of several players they’re keen to bring to the Racecourse Ground. Apparently, among them is a well-rated midfielder, Daniel Johnson. The player is linked with a move to north-eastern Wales.

The 30-year-old is currently a free agent after his contract expired with Preston North End. Starting his career at Aston Villa, he has played for several Championship clubs, including Yeovil Town, Chesterfield FC, Oldham Athletic, and then Preston. It was at Preston that he enjoyed the majority of his career, as he made 300 appearances in eight years.

Given his prior experience, Johnson can be a great addition to Reynolds’ side. However, they are facing a big hurdle for his signature. Being a free agent, the Jamaican also has the option to sign for Stoke City and reunite with his former manager, Alex Neil. Hence, the $9 billion-worth Coates family’s soccer club is also keen on the midfielder.

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Indeed, the battle seems to be a tough one, as both sides are keen to get the veteran. It remains to be seen how things materialize for his signature. Meanwhile, Reynolds recently expanded his sports investment portfolio after making a significant investment in F1 Alpine.

Ryan Reynolds expands his sports investment portfolio

Following a successful turnaround with Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have set their sights on a new sporting endeavor, this time in Formula 1. The dynamic Hollywood duo has secured a significant investment of around $218 million for the Alpine F1 team. This indeed marks their foray into the world of high-speed racing.

With this substantial backing, Reynolds and McElhenney are preparing to embark on their next exciting venture. Apparently, they have acquired a 24% stake in the team. Michael B. Jordan has also joined Maximum Effort as co-investors in the F1 deal. In addition to Maximum Effort, Otro Capital and RedBird Capital are also involved. This collaboration places Reynolds and McElhenney in the company of seasoned sports investors.

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