Wrexham are being linked with a host of players after their promotion to the Championship but some of the rumours have not gone down well.
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Wrexham preparing for Championship campaignRumoured to be interested in Andros TownsendFans hit back at transfer talkFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Former Spurs and Everton star Townsend has the dubious honour of becoming the latest player to be linked with a move to Wrexham. The 33-year-old currently plies his trade with Turkish club Antalyaspor after a career that has also seen him turn out for clubs including Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Luton Town, Birmingham City and QPR among others.
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Yet talk of Townsend heading to Wrexham has not gone down well with fans.
Popluar Wrexham podcast @racecourserambl posted on X: "Tell me you don't have a clue, without telling me you don't have a clue… I present, the worst rumour of the summer."
@schnat8 was also extremely dubious, posting: "Wrexham doesn't use wingers so…."
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Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have confirmed they are willing to be aggressive in the transfer market after promotion to the Championship which has brought speculation about a host of former Premier League players potentially arriving at the Welsh club. Former Chelsea star Willian, ex-Manchester United defender Ashley Young, Leicester legend Jamie Vardy and former Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic are just some of the names to have been mentioned.
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Wrexham have just waved goodbye to club legend Paul Mullin but fans will have to wait and see if any more signings arrive this summer. In the meantime, Wrexham are due to head to Australia and New Zealand next month for a pre-season tour.