Wrexham transfer target? Ryan Reynolds' & Rob McElhenney's stance on Portsmouth's Joe Rafferty revealed

Wrexham have been linked with a move for Joe Rafferty, ahead of his release by Portsmouth, but a switch to North Wales may not be on the cards.

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• Red Dragons are looking to bolster their ranks
• Will be releasing eight players
• Experienced star leaving Pompey as free agent

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are preparing to make more funds available at SToK Racecourse this summer, with the Hollywood superstars having done their best throughout a three-year reign to ensure that club boss Phil Parkinson has a highly-competitive squad.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  More tinkering is required in the summer of 2024, as back-to-back promotions have lifted the Red Dragons into League One. They are now in the market for pedigree at that level, with experience a key quality when climbing up the EFL ladder.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Rafferty was said to be a player in Wrexham’s sights, as it has been confirmed that the 30-year-old defender – who has previously played in the Championship for Preston North End and just helped Pompey to the third-tier title in 2023-24 – will be released as a free agent when his contract expires.

• WHAT HAS BEEN SAID?

  The has, however, claimed: “Contrary to reports elsewhere, RRR understands Wrexham are not pursuing free agent Joe Rafferty. Wrexham have made it known they are in the market for an attacking wing-back this summer.”