Ryan Reynolds could give favourite player one last gift in emotional Wrexham exit
Paul Mullin has been a key player for Wrexham since joining from Cambridge United in 2021, but has fallen out of favour this season and could be set for a surprise exit
Wrexham might let their star forward Paul Mullin leave on a free transfer this summer in a surprising twist. The 30-year-old has been instrumental in the Welsh club’s rise through the leagues, netting an impressive 110 goals since his arrival in July 2021.
Despite his prolific record, Mullin has struggled for game time this season, with only nine starts in League One and a modest tally of three goals following back surgery last year. His future at the club is uncertain after being left out of the team for much of the second half of the campaign, even though he’s a favourite of Wrexham’s celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
The situation arose after manager Phil Parkinson strengthened his frontline by bringing in strikers Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez in the January window. With Wrexham’s recent promotion to the Championship, reports have surfaced that they might be willing to release Mullin.
According to the ReluctantNicko Patreon site, the club may even forego any transfer fee due to Mullin’s substantial wages, with Wigan Athletic reportedly interested in the striker. Mullin’s contract at the Racecourse Ground runs until the summer of 2027, yet a free transfer could assist in facilitating his exit.
Speculation about a rift between Mullin and Parkinson grew due to the player’s lack of match appearances, but Mullin dismissed such rumours as “nonsense” in a social media exchange with a supporter. Parkinson spoke candidly about the future of his players, including Mullin and strike partner Ollie Palmer, in a recent interview.
He told BBC Sport Wales: “First of all, everyone’s made a contribution. What level that has been doesn’t matter because everybody’s been together and contributed.
