Wrexham's new No.9! Ryan Reynolds sets Alan Shearer a Hugh Jackman challenge as Hollywood co-owner says 'let's do this' to the Premier League's record goalscorer

Wrexham are in the market for Premier League pedigree and Ryan Reynolds has told Alan Shearer "let's do this" while setting a Hugh Jackman challenge.

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• Red Dragons looking to bolster their ranks
• Ex-England captain jokes about leading the line
• Top-flight experience being sought in Wales

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Red Dragons are readying themselves for life in the Championship after enjoying a historic run of three successive promotions. They are being linked with a number of players that boast top-flight experience.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Hollywood co-owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are helping to make the funds available that allow Phil Parkinson to bolster his ranks. He could have more firepower at his disposal in 2025-26.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Ex-England captain Shearer, who is the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer, has jokingly offered his services to Wrexham after linking up with former Newcastle team-mate Rob Lee and his current Red Dragons star son, Elliot.

• WHAT RYAN REYNOLDS SAID

  Reynolds has left the door open for Shearer to get his boots back on at 54 years of age if he can get into the same shape as Jackman in the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ blockbuster. Reynolds posted on social media: "Honestly, I wouldn’t bet against you, Shearer. Get on the Jackman program and let’s do this."

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