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Josh Holland

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds drops huge Gareth Bale hint after retirement U-turn proposal

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney seem to be attempting to complete the biggest signing in EFL history by bringing five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale to the Racecourse Ground.

The National League champions will play in League Two for the first time in 15 years after sealing promotion out of non-league last weekend. Phil Parkinson's men have won 34 of their 45 games, tipping Notts County to the title with the help of Reynolds and McElhenney's ownership.

Wrexham have already made a number of star-studded signings since the Hollywood actors purchased the club for £2million over two years ago. Paul Mullin opted against playing in England's third tier to drop down two levels in 2021 - with the striker scoring 74 goals in two seasons - before former Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster signed in March.

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