Three years ago, Wrexham AFC was not even an underdog story, nestled in the modest depths of English football. But as they say, “great things never come from comfort zones.” Enter Hollywood’s dynamic duo, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, who decided to turn this club into something more cinematic. Flash forward to now, with the January 2025 transfer window looming, the whispers of big moves are growing louder. According to transfer expert Graeme Bailey, talks are reportedly underway to strengthen their attack, with a young talent from Manchester United. Bold move, right?

Today, Wrexham is knocking on the doors of greatness, with one game in hand they are perched second in the EFL League One table, just two points shy of Wycombe Wanderers, the league leaders. But why stop here? Rob and Ryan have made their intentions crystal clear Wrexham’s journey doesn’t end in League One. With championship-quality signings and a fearless approach, they’re chasing the ultimate goal of reaching Premier League soccer.

Wrexham’s ambitious loan deal for young United striker

Wrexham’s rise in soccer has been nothing short of dazzling, but even Hollywood scripts need a few thrilling plot twists to keep the audience hooked. Despite a decent summer transfer, the club’s owners, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, seem far from satisfied. Their next move? A potential loan swoop for Manchester United’s young starlet, Ethan Wheatley. $2 million is the current market value of Ethan and boy, what a move that could be – but don’t you think they will have to break the bank to get this move done?

Transfer expert Graeme Bailey recently told United in Focus, where he shed some light on the situation, saying, “Ethan Wheatley is one who a lot of Championship clubs like. I had heard Wrexham and Stockport for him.” At just 18, Wheatley is already making waves. Promoted from United’s academy, he’s been running riot in Premier League 2 with five goals in six games. So with Wrexham dreaming of a Championship berth, adding a young striker with Wheatley’s caliber could be just what they need to maintain their momentum.

It’s clear that Old Trafford’s reserves might be too small a pond for these big fishes but a loan move out to Wrexham could be the perfect stage for Wheatley to sharpen his skills and showcase his undeniable talent. Graeme also reported that from Red Devils Wheatley won’t be the only youngster who is likely to head on loan this January, as other youngsters like Harry Amass, Dan Gore, and Ethan Ennis. Meanwhile, let’s see what else is on the to-buy list for the Welsh Dragons. 

2025 January transfer plans for Red Dragons?

The whispers are getting louder, and the mission is clear this team needs firepower. With 18 games played so far, the Red Dragons find themselves trailing the league leaders by 11 goals. The Hollywood duo isn’t just looking for a player they’re hunting for a striker to write the next chapter of Wrexham’s fairytale rise. One thing is crystal clear they want goals, glory, and the perfect striker to lead their attack. Don’t you agree?

Rumor has it that since mid-November, the Red Dragons have been laser-focused on finding a striker with Championship experience to bolster their promotion dreams. Popular EFL pundit Liam Grice has chimed in on the situation with “Football League World“, saying “I know we spent money on Mo Faal, and we brought Bodvarsson in, he’s only on a contract until January, so I think we do need to go in for a new striker. If we didn’t do that, I’d be slightly worried about our prospects come the end of the season.”

But the Red Dragons’ Hollywood owners aren’t just stopping at scouting. With the transfer window just around the corner, fans can’t help but dream big.