Wrexham Record? Ryan Reynolds-Rob McElhenney Club Could Make $26 Million Transfer

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are reportedly ready to set another new transfer record at Wrexham, with the Red Dragons tabling a £19 million ($26m) bid for Angers striker Sidiki Cherif. The 19-year-old is considered to be a long-term addition in North Wales that can make an immediate impact in the present, with Phil Parkinson's side taking aim at promotion into the Premier League.

They spent over £30m ($40m) during the summer window of 2025 in an effort to ensure that collective ranks were strong enough to cope with a step up into the Championship.

Wrexham broke their recruitment record on three occasions, with that bar eventually raised to $13m for Nathan Broadhead. There was always the promise of funds being made available early in 2026 as ambitious Hollywood co-owners call the shots.

They are not having to dip into their own pockets, with more investment being welcomed to SToK Racecourse. Commercial revenue is also rising as the Red Dragons continue to reap the rewards of starring in the award-winning ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary series.

That could soon welcome a fresh face on board, with Alan Nixon reporting on how a big-money offer has been put in for Cherif. Wrexham’s terms are said to include a guaranteed up front payment of $16m, with the rest of the fee being made up by add-ons and a substantial promotion bonus.

Wrexham hope that they can secure Cherif’s signature by offering him regular game time. He is said to have already turned down a move to Ligue 1 side Paris FC, while Premier League side Crystal Palace have him on their radar.

Cherif broke into Angers’ senior squad during the 2023-24 campaign, helping them to promotion back to Ligue 1. He has recorded four top-flight goals this season — including