{"id":213718,"date":"2025-06-25T17:38:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/213718\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:38:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:38:23","slug":"wrexham-close-to-unlocking-next-transfer-as-leeds-lodge-enormous-32m-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/213718\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrexham close to unlocking next transfer as Leeds lodge enormous \u00a332m offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wrexham have received a positive update in their reported bid to sign an ex-England international after Leeds submitted a monster \u00a332million offer last week<\/p>\n<p>15:37, 25 Jun 2025Updated 16:20, 25 Jun 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3_DSC_2386.jpg\" alt=\"Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds at Wrexham's Racecourse ground\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have been handed a boost in Wrexham&#8217;s reported pursuit of Patrick Bamford(Image: Cody Froggatt)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Wrexham could receive a boost in their reported pursuit of Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Welsh team, owned by <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/ryan-reynolds\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Ryan ReynoldsLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryan Reynolds<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/rob-mcelhenney\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Rob McElhenneyLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Rob McElhenney<\/a>, are preparing for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/football-league-championship\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ChampionshipLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Championship<\/a> football next season after achieving an incredible <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/wrexham-v-charlton-live-ryan-31515104\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"third consecutive promotionLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">third consecutive promotion<\/a> in April. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/wrexham-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"WrexhamLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Wrexham<\/a> have already been connected with numerous big names this summer as they aim to strengthen their squad, including <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/ryan-reynolds-wrexham-favourites-sign-31503767\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Leicester legend Jamie VardyLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Leicester legend Jamie Vardy<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/wrexham-premier-league-tom-cairney-31649952\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Fulham captain Tom CairneyLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Fulham captain Tom Cairney<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Bamford is also said to be <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/wrexham-patrick-bamford-transfer-news-30628508\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"on the club&#039;s radarLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">on the club&#8217;s radar<\/a>, and a favourable development has now arisen which could pave the way for the forward, who has one <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/england-football-team\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"EnglandLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">England<\/a> cap, to make the move to North Wales. Leeds are keenly seeking established <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/barclays-premier-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Premier LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> strikers following their promotion from the second tier last season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Fulham&#8217;s Rodrigo Muniz is the top target for Daniel Farke&#8217;s team, who had a bid totalling \u00a332million rejected last week, according to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/sport\/football\/fulham-transfer-news-muniz-leeds-bid-b1233620.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"the StandardLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the Standard<\/a>. While their initial attempt to sign the Brazilian was unsuccessful, it could signal the end of Bamford&#8217;s tenure at Elland Road in the long term, with a host of new signings expected this summer and the club clearly targeting a new striker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The 31-year-old has another year remaining on his contract, but may be permitted to depart after struggling with fitness last season. Bamford did not start a single game in the Championship, making 17 substitute appearances without scoring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Nevertheless, his experience might prove beneficial for Wrexham as they aim to cement their place in the second tier. The Red Dragons have bolstered their attack already since the season ended with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/wrexham-ryan-hardie-wayne-rooney-31872215\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Plymouth&#039;s Ryan Hardie joiningLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Plymouth&#8217;s Ryan Hardie joining<\/a> for an undisclosed sum.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Patrick-Bamford-3.jpg\" alt=\"Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford has been linked with a move to Wrexham(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/affiliates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_cq5dam_70cb8e51jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/p>\n<p>from \u00a34.99<\/p>\n<p>Disney+<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1558242&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=Regionals-FootballLondon&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Get Disney+ here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a \u00a34.99 monthly plan, or get <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1528180&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=Regionals-ManchesterEveningNews---&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">12 months for the price of 10<\/a> by paying for a year upfront.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">With Wrexham icon Paul Mullin having <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/paul-mullins-wrexham-exit-confirmed-31918837\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"departed on MondayLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">departed on Monday<\/a> for a season-long loan at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/wigan-athletic-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Wigan AthleticLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Wigan Athletic<\/a>, there remains a potential vacancy in the squad for Bamford to fill. Manager Phil Parkinson is expected to continue the overhaul of his squad, with further exits anticipated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Wrexham recruiter Les Reed recently divulged details about the type of talent the club is seeking this summer. The ex-Charlton Athletic boss outlined the club&#8217;s strategy during a chat with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/wrexham-jamie-vardy-transfer-3730291\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"the i PaperLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the i Paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;In the Championship, they [new signings] will need to be athletic,&#8221; said Reed. &#8220;It&#8217;s not swansong land for players who are having one more go before they retire. Our ambition will be to drive the average age down, but at the same time remain competitive.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary &#8216;Welcome to Wrexham&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That&#8217;s where Wrexham is the Game steps in&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to &#8216;Wrexham is the Game&#8217; will cost fans just \u00a315 for the first year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Sign up for <\/strong><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/wrexhamisthegame.substack.com\/subscribe?coupon=f9d6404d\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Wrexham is the Game here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;We can&#8217;t just go &#8216;that&#8217;s it, we&#8217;re only going for younger players&#8217;. A couple of clubs recently &#8211; and I won&#8217;t mention their names &#8211; have done that, and it hasn&#8217;t worked. It will be a mix.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Reed also tempered expectations regarding Wrexham&#8217;s financial capabilities, adding: &#8220;We will have a decent budget. Everyone externally thinks we&#8217;ve got an unlimited budget because of our owners, but that&#8217;s not true. We&#8217;ll have a good budget simply because we&#8217;ve got very good revenues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;That&#8217;s the benefit of the owners. It&#8217;s not their deep pockets, it&#8217;s their ability to generate higher revenues, which enables us to spend within the regulations and [offer] decent salaries.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wrexham have received a positive update in their reported bid to sign an ex-England international after Leeds submitted&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":213719,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8814],"tags":[10234,748,393,14590,4884,1860,2312,16,15,28573],"class_list":{"0":"post-213718","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-leeds","8":"tag-barclays-premier-league","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-england","11":"tag-football-league-championship","12":"tag-great-britain","13":"tag-leeds","14":"tag-ryan-reynolds","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-wrexham-fc"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114745226607563651","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=213718"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213718\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/213719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=213718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=213718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=213718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}