Wrexham are already been linked with a number of names for the January transfer window.
The Red Dragons had a very active summer transfer window and have since signed three more players who were free agents in recent months.
However, at least one arrival is expected at the Racecourse Ground in January, with Wrexham eyeing a striker.
A host of names have already been linked to reinforce the club’s frontline in the second half of 2024/25.
Joe Gelhardt and Patrick Bamford are of interest to Wrexham, but the former of the Leeds United duo is likely to be the more affordable option.
Elsewhere, Harry Cornick is being linked with the Red Dragons and has been given the green light to depart his current side, Bristol City.
With less than 24 hours gone of the winter window, meanwhile, another name is said to be of interest to the Hollywood-owned club.
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds must stop Phil Parkinson signing Ryan Hardie for Wrexham
It has emerged recently that Plymouth Argyle striker Ryan Hardie is wanted by Wrexham.
The Welsh outfit signing a striker with experience at a higher level does make sense and it’s something they are looking at.
But the addition of Hardie, who is said to have a £2m release clause, is not a deal Wrexham should do.
The 27-year-old has made 19 Championship appearances so far this term but has found the back of the net on just one occasion.
With Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer both failing to produce a sufficient number of goals in League One, a number nine with a proper eye for goal should be signed but it’s clear Hardie is not that.
As a result, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds should now step in to overrule Phil Parkinson and stop their club from landing the Plymouth man.
What Phil Parkinson said about Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds role in Wrexham transfers
The Welsh side’s recruitment over the last few years has been solid in large part due to their current manager.
Speaking late in 2024, Parkinson revealed Reynolds and McElhenney’s role in Wrexham’s transfers, confirming they don’t get involved until the club are close to signing someone.
He said: “It’s always a bit special when Ryan is over here because he’s the joint-owner of the football club. I’m in touch with Rob and Ryan through texting etc. as we go along because they like to be updated all the time.
“We’ve had a chat and we’ve got another one about that [transfer window]. Rob and Ryan only get involved when we’re closing in on somebody.”
On this occasion, however, the American duo must step in to stop Parkinson from spending what could be seven figures on a striker with just one goal this season.