Parkinson will not be joining his squad for a wild party in Vegas, as Wrexham’s coaching staff take in a more relaxed break, with it yet to be determined what the Red Dragons will get up to in America and whether McElhenney – potentially with wife Kaitlin Olson in tow – forms part of the festivities again.

Wrexham backed to sign ‘all-action’ player by Sky Sports pundit despite ‘love’ for current side

Wrexham have been backed to sign a player they are being linked with ahead of the summer for one key reason.

Wrexham’s plans for the 2025 summer transfer window are already beginning to take shape.

Phil Parkinson commented on transfers recently, outlining what the club do not want from potential targets.

Several names have also been linked with the recently promoted side in the last week or so.

Wrexham want Cardiff City’s Callum Robinson, who has been making headlines this week after missing their final game of 2024/25 and was wrongly accused of attending an Aston Villa match on the same day.

Elsewhere, Ryan Hardie was looked at in the January transfer window and interest in the forward has returned this month.

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Ryan Hardie to Wrexham discussed by Don Goodman

It was reported recently that Wrexham are back in the hunt for Hardie, who had a £2m price tag earlier this year.

Hardie spent 2024/25 with Plymouth Argyle, who have now been relegated back down to League One after two seasons in the Championship.

Following their relegation, Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman has suggested when discussing Wrexham’s interest in the player that a move to the Championship may be hard for him to turn down despite his love for the Greens.

Goodman told Football League World: “I’m not surprised that Ryan Hardie is being linked with a move, particularly to Wrexham.

“And, despite Plymouth being relegated, Ryan Hardie was certainly a standout. 10 goals and three assists in a team that, obviously, got relegated and in the main, struggled to score goals is a very commendable effort.

“But, he’s all action, isn’t he? He’s mobile, he’s big, he’s a willing runner and he can finish. I think, if the possibility arrived for him then he’d have a decision to make. Because, it clearly feels like he loves Plymouth Argyle.

“But, the opportunity to continue at Championship level might be one that he might find difficult to turn down.”

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Ryan Hardie stats compared to Wrexham strikers

Despite playing in a weak Plymouth side who were ultimately relegated, Hardie still had a solid 2024/25.

The 28-year-old found the net 10 times in 37 Championship appearances and provided three assists.

No Wrexham striker, apart from Sam Smith, who scored 11 with Reading, netted more in the most recent campaign.

Midfielder Elliot Lee ended the season as Wrexham’s top goalscorer with nine goals in all competitions.

‘A disease…’ Ryan Reynolds shares Rob McElhenney’s strong Wrexham stance amid latest promotion

Wrexham are determined that their story does not end with their latest promotion.

Rob McElhenney believes Wrexham’s rise will continue and alongside Ryan Reynolds, they are determined to attain the ultimate goal of Premier League football.

Ryan Longman has highlighted a key attribute that Wrexham possess in showing ‘grit’ during games and this will be hugely beneficial in the step up to the second tier.

Phil Parkinson will already be formulating plans for next season, Wrexham have interest in Ryan Hardie. After the Wrexham owners recent comments, the fans will have belief in more ambition being shown.

Wrexham point tallies since the Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds takeover as Phil Parkinson success continues