Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have revealed how the club's transfer process works after being turned down by Gareth Bale last week. The American film and TV stars have captured the imagination of the town with their investment and sealed promotion to League Two after a record-breaking season.
Their squad already looks suited to competing at the top end of the division but that didn't stop the Hollywood owners from making a cheeky attempt to lure former Tottenham Hotspur star Bale to the Racecourse. Their efforts to appear to be in vein, though, after the retired Welshman explained his stance on playing professionally again.
"No I don’t think so," he said when asked about another season in English football. "I think I was looking more for a free round of golf off Rob. I'm sure we'll have a chat and a joke but I'm quite happy where I am.