Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has outlined a change in the club's transfer approach this summer, prioritising quality over quantity as they aim for a Premier League push. The Hollywood star, who owns the club with Rob McElhenney, confirmed the shift after a busy first season in the Championship saw 13 senior arrivals.
Speaking ahead of Wrexham's pre-season friendly against Liverpool in New York, Reynolds compared the new strategy to a home renovation: 'This episode is about making the kitchen work better rather than doing a whole-house renovation.' The club fell just short of the play-offs last term, finishing seventh, two points adrift.
Wrexham are closing in on their first signing of the window, with Crystal Palace right-back Danny Imray set to join for £5 million. The 23-year-old, who impressed on loan at Blackpool and West Bromwich Albion last season, has been left out of Palace's pre-season squad ahead of the move.
While further additions are expected, including a goalkeeper and potentially a striker, Reynolds ruled out a repeat of last summer's spending spree. The club have been linked with Sunderland's Anthony Patterson (£7m), Everton's Mark Travers (£8m release clause), Leicester's Harry Souttar (£10m) and free agent Bamba Dieng.
Phil Parkinson's side will aim for a fourth promotion in five seasons as they chase a place in the Premier League, with Reynolds emphasising that measured investment is key to sustainable success.
