In a move that exemplifies their Hollywood ambitions, Wrexham AFC are preparing a sensational play to bring Leicester City's Conor Coady to the Racecourse Ground this summer. The Red Dragons, backed by the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are targeting the 31-year-old centre-back to add a wealth of Premier League and international experience to their defence for their League One campaign.
The former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain, who has three England caps to his name, finds himself at a career crossroads following Leicester's immediate promotion back to the Premier League. Despite being a key part of their successful Championship season, Coady's future is uncertain as the Foxes plan for top-flight football.
This has opened the door for a ambitious club like Wrexham to make their move. Manager Phil Parkinson is a known admirer of Coady's leadership qualities and defensive prowess, seeing him as the perfect cornerstone for a team looking not just to survive in League One, but to compete.
Why would Coady consider Wrexham? The project in North Wales is about more than just football; it's a global phenomenon. The allure of being a central figure in one of sports' most remarkable stories, under the bright lights of Hollywood ownership and the Disney+ cameras, presents a unique and tempting proposition for any player.
While a deal would be complex, requiring significant financial backing from the owners and the player's desire for a new challenge, it is no longer being dismissed as fantasy. Wrexham's transfer strategy has proven they are willing to be bold, and a move for a player of Coady's calibre would be their most audacious statement of intent yet.
