Man City star Kevin De Bruyne was connected to a surprise movement to Wrexham after their promotion of the championship, and a high club officer has now discussed the connection
The chance that Kevin De Bruyne makes a sensational move to Wrexham has been made clear by a high club officer. As soon as the Red Dragons had confirmed promotion of League One in April, speculation about potential summer transfer goals began.
Manchester City star De Bruyne was one of the big names that were surprisingly connected in the immediate aftermath of reaching their third consecutive promotion. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is expected to be well supported by the Hollywood owners of the club Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney during the transfer window.
The two actors have ambitions to take the Welsh side all the way to the Premier League, but may have to bring in new recruits to be competitive in the championship. De Bruyne is looking for a new team after City had confirmed that they would not offer the midfielder a new deal.
Les Reed, a consultant from the Wrexham board, has now confirmed that the 33-year-old would be financially well out of the club's reach. The former FA technical director said that teams in the Saudi Pro League and MLS can previously pay the wage requirements of De Bruyne.
Reed said to the i -paper: “I think we were connected to Kevin De Bruyne at a certain stage [but] There is a certain level of Premier League player who, if they are at £ 100k to 150k a week, still come there when they go to the MLS of Saudi Arabia then when they go to Wrexham. “
Reed described the club's transfer budget as “decent” but not unlimited after emphasizing the considerable amount of income generated under Reynolds and the ownership of Mcelhenney. He also said that the club would reduce the average age of the team after rejecting the idea that it is a pension home for senior pros.
“In the championship, she [new signings] Must be athletic. It is not a Swansong country for players who go one before they retire, “said Reed.” Our ambition will be to drive down the average age, but at the same time remain competitive. “
Although Wrexham may not be able to afford the will of De Bruyne, it was driving that they would remain ambitious in terms of trying to compete at the top of the second layer.
“We are absolutely high and we should not lose that aspiration and momentum,” he said. “We are by no means predicting that we are going [straight] To the Premier League, but we don't want to go alone: ​​”Okay, the journey is over, we are in the championship, let's stabilize and consolidate.”
“We have to get through this window with a good recruitment and establish ourselves, not as a survivor, but as a challenger, ie in a good season, we can go into the play-offs? We would like to break that record [of four straight promotions] And, given the circumstances, we give it our best chance. “
Another player who is linked to a move to Wrexham is Tottenham's Ben Davies. But former Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has urged the defender to drop the divisions.
He said to Boylesports: “To Ben Davies I would say that you can stay as long as possible for as long as you can. He played on Spurs quite regularly this year and he is still in the national team and is doing exceptionally well for them.
“I think Craig Bellamy also trusts him with his experience. So I wouldn't be in a hurry to jump out of the Premier League right now.”