In a move that would send shockwaves through English football, Wrexham AFC are reportedly considering a sensational swoop for Manchester United's Christian Eriksen.
The Hollywood-owned club, fresh from back-to-back promotions, are preparing for their League One campaign with ambitions that match their star-studded ownership. According to reports, the Red Dragons have identified the Danish playmaker as a potential marquee signing.
From Old Trafford to the Racecourse?
Eriksen, 32, finds himself down the pecking order at Manchester United following the emergence of Kobbie Mainoo. The experienced midfielder made just 13 Premier League starts last season and could be tempted by regular first-team football in Wales.
Wrexham's celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have shown they're not afraid to dream big, having already attracted former Premier League stars like Ben Foster and James McClean to the club.
Financial Fair Play Considerations
While the move would undoubtedly capture headlines, questions remain about how the League One newcomers could structure such a deal. Eriksen currently earns around £150,000 per week at Old Trafford - wages that would dwarf Wrexham's current payroll.
However, with United keen to offload several players this summer, a loan deal with significant wage contributions from the Premier League club could make the transfer financially viable for all parties.
What Eriksen Could Bring to Wrexham
- Premier League-winning experience (with Tottenham and United)
- Creativity in midfield - something Wrexham lacked at times last season
- Global star power to match the club's growing profile
- Set-piece expertise that could prove crucial in tight League One matches
While the transfer remains speculative at this stage, it demonstrates the ambitious thinking now taking place at the Racecourse Ground. Whether Eriksen would drop two divisions remains to be seen, but in the new era of Wrexham AFC, nothing seems impossible.
