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Wrexham's rivals told to 'never underestimate' Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ‘pulling power’ as former manager reacts to Arthur Okonkwo permanent transfer

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The Red Dragons made no secret of the fact that the goalkeeper they signed on loan from Premier League giants Arsenal last season was going to be a top transfer target for the summer of 2024. They knew that Okonkwo’s contract in north London was running down and that he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-transfer-boost-arsenal-confirm-arthur-okonkwo-exit-free-agent/blt6956d28aa9c2b6e4" target="_blank">would become a free agent</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Few <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/can-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-afford-arthur-okonkwo-wage-issue-wrexham-transfer-scramble-arsenal-goalkeeper/blt688a604308666379" target="_blank">gave the Welsh outfit much of a chance</a> when it came to putting a permanent deal in place, with the highly-rated 22-year-old attracting plenty of interest. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arthur-okonkwo-wrexham-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-complete-deal-goalkeeper-permanently-arsenal-exit/blt3d9f3ef6df0b92d1" target="_blank">Okonkwo is, however, back at SToK Racecourse</a> and ready to write another exciting chapter under the guidance of Hollywood co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Former Wrexham player and manager Andy Morrell considers the signing of Okonkwo to be a real statement of intent, <a href="https://x.com/andymorrell01/status/1804624015643775059" target="_blank">posting on social media</a>: “Well that just shows what I know!! Never thought this would happen, as too many teams higher up the pyramid wanting to sign him. That is why u never underestimate the pulling power of @Wrexham_AFC! Great first [signing] and still so much potential/ development!”

WHAT MORRELL SAID

Wrexham have already <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-big-offer-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-snubbed-miss-out-top-transfer-target-league-one-rivals/blt6b04a3f364bbb167" target="_blank">missed out on other targets this summer</a>, but are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/transfer-fee-frustration-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-lack-of-movement-wrexham-explained-phil-parkinson-recruitment-complication/blt9722cda321893084" target="_blank">expected to remain busy</a> through to the next recruitment deadline. Reynolds and McElhenney, along with head coach Phil Parkinson, are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-tax-wrexham-charged-more-transfers-phil-parkinson-reacts-inflated-fees-recruitment-update/blt815e966be4373c64" target="_blank">determined to ensure that the Red Dragons are fiercely competitive</a> in League One for 2024-25.

WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

Wrexham's rivals told to 'never underestimate' Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ‘pulling power’ as former manager reacts to Arthur Okonkwo permanent transfer | Goal.com Malaysia

Wrexham’s rivals have been told to “never underestimate” the “pulling power” of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney after seeing Arthur Okonkwo signed.

Wrexham&apos;s rivals told to &apos;never underestimate&apos; Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney&apos;s ‘pulling power’ as former manager reacts to Arthur Okonkwo permanent transfer