Hollywood is built on hype, but every so often, a wildcard steps in with purpose. Ryan Reynolds
, who ditched the red carpet for red cards, chasing something real. Wrexham AFC, ancient and almost forgotten, was circling the drain. Enter Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, two wildcards with zero chill and one giant plan. This was not charity; it was a legacy. Fueled by childhood dreams and chaos-fueled ambition, Reynolds has returned to the pitch—flashing that Hollywood smile, with a twist no one expected.
Ryan Reynolds is plotting his boldest move yet—eyes locked on a Liverpool star. In a twist as wild as Hollywood fiction, this transfer saga is pure, chaotic football cinema.
Ryan Reynolds plots audacious Liverpool steal
Wrexham could soon secure Liverpool left-back Owen Beck on loan, as the Premier League champions close in on a $53 million signing.
The 22-year-old, born in Wrexham, impressed during his spell at Blackburn Rovers, becoming their first-choice left-back before an injury interrupted his season, as per Liverpool.com
. With limited opportunities expected at Anfield, Liverpool is open to a temporary move. Beck is also the great-nephew of former Liverpool and Wrexham striker Ian Rush, making the deal both strategic and locally significant.
Smart move for Beck 🚀
A loan spell at his hometown club Wrexham is just what he needs – game time, confidence, and a perfect platform to shine. 💪
🔴 #YNWA #RedDragons pic.twitter.com/PJyr7vkdMC
— redRondo (@redRondoLFC) June 23, 2025
Wales under-21 international Owen Beck made 26 appearances for Blackburn before a hamstring injury sidelined him in February. Now, Wrexham, fresh off their third straight promotion under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are targeting the local talent to strengthen their back line. With a bold plan and clear vision for Wrexham, Reynolds has remained hands on, even recently firing back at the media over what happened on his very first day at the club.
Ryan Reynolds clapped back at critics who once mocked his Premier League vision for Wrexham.
Ryan Reynolds fired back at doubters of his Premier League dream
Reaching the top flight has always been Ryan Reynolds’ ultimate goal since taking over Wrexham, even when it seemed far-fetched. His ambitions were initially met with laughter, both from the media and the players. As reported by The Wrexham Insider, Reynolds recalled his first press conference, saying, “Well, we’re going to take this team to the Premier League.”
The room laughed so did the squad. But as Reynolds later stated, “They’re not laughing now, we’re in the championship.”
Ryan Reynolds, who reportedly bought Wrexham for $2.5 million in 2021
, opened up about what the club means to him. “Wrexham is just so special,”
he said, praising the town’s heart and the team’s unity. He and Rob McElhenney have fiercely protected the club’s intimate spirit, even as it grows. Character over talent, luck mixed with grit, that is Wrexham’s story. Now, with his boldest move yet in targeting Owen Beck, Reynolds is once again shaking up the football world.
What do you think about Ryan Reynolds’ latest move? Let us know in the comments below.