Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are reportedly considering a shock new sporting investment that would cost them £20 million ($26m).

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• Hollywood stars acquired Red Dragons in 2021
• Now involved in Mexican football & Formula 1
• Considering move to land stake in cricket team

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Hollywood stars have been calling the shots at SToK Racecourse since completing a stunning takeover in 2021. They have enjoyed considerable success in footballing terms, with back-to-back promotions lifting Wrexham into League One.

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Reynolds and McElhenney also form part of an investment group that owns stakes in Mexican side Necaxa – with another Welcome to Wrexham style documentary being lined up there – and the Alpine Formula 1 team.

• THE GOSSIP

  According to , Reynolds and McElhenney have held talks with the ECB regarding a move to buy into the Welsh Fire franchise – who will be back to compete in the 2024 staging of The Hundred. The England and Wales Cricket Board are looking to raise around £500m from the sale of 49 per cent stakes in the eight teams taking part in The Hundred.

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• WHAT NEXT?

  It is claimed that the Welsh Fire would be the cheapest team to get involved with, but would still set Reynolds and McElhenney back approximately £20m. US bank Raine Group – who have previously handled the sale of Chelsea to a Todd Boehly-led consortium and helped Sir Jim Ratcliffe to acquire a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United – are overseeing talks that could see famous faces at Wrexham branch out into white-ball cricket.

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