Hollywood endings are pricey, even in England's third division. In pursuit of its third straight promotion, Wrexham splashed some cash at League One rival Reading to secure the services of striker Sam Smith.

Wrexham could be in for a busy end to the January transfer window as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney aim to back Phil Parkinson side's promotion challenge

Wrexham are on the brink of a third successive promotion, but it remains to be seen how Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will back Phil Parkinson in the transfer market

Last week, Wrexham made a statement of intent as they completed their first signing of the January window. Ryan Longman joined for an undisclosed fee from Hull City, signing a deal until the end of the 2026/27 season with the option of an additional year.

Ryan Reynolds is all in on Wrexham FC and busy turning it into a franchise for many years to come, per an insider, who exclusively tells Life & Style he plans on passing the soccer franchise to his kids as a future gold mine.

Wrexham have completed the signing of Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez, the second addition to the club’s forward ranks today. The acquisition of Rodriguez for an undisclosed fee takes Wrexham’s tally of senior strikers to a remarkable seven.

Wrexham have broken their transfer record to sign Reading striker Sam Smith. The 26-year-old has signed a contract until the summer of 2028 after the two League One clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. Phil Parkinson has been keen to add a striker for the last two transfer windows as the club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney chase an unprecedented third consecutive promotion.

Wrexham competes in English soccer's league system but the Welsh soccer club owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney was hoping to be allowed to participate in the Welsh League Cup.

Sam Smith has signed for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham in a club-record deal and the striker was once praised by a Manchester United icon for his mental strength

Wrexham have signed striker Sam Smith from Reading for a report club-record fee of £2m, with the player managed and strongly praised early in his senior career by Jaap Stam

Wrexham are set to shatter their club-record transfer fee with the signing of Reading striker Sam Smith, who played for United's academy with Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay