**Ryan Reynolds Urged to Consider Major Move for Wrexham’s First Championship Season**
With Wrexham’s remarkable rise through the football pyramid sparking excitement across Wales and beyond, attention has swiftly turned to how the club’s Hollywood owners might strengthen the squad for its next Championship challenge. Calls are growing for co-owner Ryan Reynolds to make a bold acquisition, focusing on experienced Premier League forward Callum Wilson as a potential marquee signing.
Wilson, whose current contract at Newcastle United is set to expire, is facing uncertainty over his future at St James’ Park. The England international, capped nine times, arrived at Newcastle in September 2020 from Bournemouth with a strong reputation, commanding a £20 million transfer fee. Since then, he has scored 47 goals in 110 Premier League fixtures, offering reliability and presence in front of goal for the Magpies. However, injuries—particularly persistent back and hamstring concerns—have limited his appearances this campaign, further complicated by the emergence of Swedish striker Alexander Isak.
Despite featuring in 21 games across all competitions for Newcastle this season, Wilson has only managed to score once and has found himself starting just twice. As the 33-year-old faces the possibility of leaving on a free transfer, some pundits believe Wrexham would benefit significantly from securing his signature, especially now that the club has secured promotion from League One and is preparing for life back in English football’s second tier.
Dietmar Hamann, the former Liverpool and Newcastle midfielder, is among those publicly advocating for the move. Speaking to BettingLounge.co.uk, Hamann described Wilson as “an ideal signing” who would bring both quality and crucial experience to Phil Parkinson’s side. He suggested that, with Wrexham aiming for the top half of the Championship—or even a promotion push—a proven Premier League striker could set the club apart. According to Hamann, Wrexham’s ambitions mean targeting players who have consistently performed at higher levels should be part of their ethos, referencing recent clubs who have achieved consecutive promotions by building squads with strong pedigrees.
The viability of securing Wilson may depend not only on Wrexham’s approach and aspirations but also on Newcastle’s summer transfer dealings. The Magpies are reportedly monitoring Jonathan David, the prolific Canadian international currently at Lille, in a deal that could exceed £10 million. If such a signing were completed, the path may be clear for Wilson to seek opportunities elsewhere, lending credibility to speculation about a Wrexham bid.
Interest in Championship-ready stars doesn’t stop with Wilson, however. Following Wrexham’s meteoric rise—and boosted by the global popularity of the Disney+ documentary “Welcome to Wrexham”—the club is increasingly linked with established names including Fulham captain Tom Cairney and Leicester City veteran Jamie Vardy. Despite the rumour mill running wild, club director Humphrey Ker has sought to temper expectations. Appearing on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, Ker categorically dismissed suggestions of a move for Jamie Vardy, clarifying that such connections often result simply from Wrexham’s current media profile.
Ker pointed out that while the club’s rising reputation attracts speculation about all manner of potential signings, many are wide of the mark. He acknowledged that even when talented names are mentioned—such as Cairney—there is a degree of scepticism and debate among supporters, who are eager but cautious about the direction of the club’s recruitment.
Wrexham’s resurgence has united supporters not just in North Wales, but across the globe. The new television series has created a footprint far beyond the region, bolstering the club’s fanbase and bringing fresh commercial opportunity. Amid surging interest, a newsletter service, ‘Wrexham is the Game’, has launched to provide dedicated analysis, reports, and a measure of humour for the growing “Red Dragons” community.
The story of Wrexham AFC’s renaissance, propelled by the ambition and star power of Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, continues to capture imaginations. Whether Wilson, or indeed any top-level recruit, joins the fold remains to be seen—but what is clear is that the club’s ambitions are being matched by excitement, curiosity and, in some corners, high expectations.
As Wrexham prepare for a historic season in the Championship, speculation over new arrivals is unlikely to quieten, and the coming months look set to be every bit as newsworthy as the promotion campaigns that have come before. All eyes will be on Reynolds, McElhenney, and their management team to see how they turn Wrexham’s Hollywood script into a Championship blockbuster.