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Wrexham spend up to £27m on 10 signings as they adapt to the Championship

Published 28 August 2025

Wrexham have continued aggressive transfer activity as they adapt to life in the Championship, spending roughly in the mid‑tens of millions on 10 new players this summer while still seeking further midfield reinforcements before the transfer window closes. The Hollywood‑backed club, owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, remain without a league win after three matches and sit in the lower reaches of the table, a start that has intensified calls for more signings from manager Phil Parkinson.

Reports place Wrexham’s summer outlay between about £23 million and £27 million, with several outlets noting that the club has not generated meaningful transfer income this window, leaving net spend broadly equal to gross spend. Transfermarkt and other trackers have placed Wrexham around 28th or 29th worldwide for net spending this summer, ahead of many established clubs in Europe. The spending follows a sharp commercial and revenue uplift since the takeover; club financial results published in March showed revenues rising to about £26.7 million from roughly £1.15 million before the new owners arrived.

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