Managing Wrexham as Premier League star signs and axe swings on Ryan Reynolds favourite

Wrexham have undergone a major squad overhaul this summer after gaining promotion to the Championship. The Red Dragons have so far brought in 10 new players, spending more than £23million in the process with the financial backing of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.

The Welsh club's biggest signing to date was that of Ipswich Town forward Nathan Broadhead in a deal which could reportedly be worth up to £10million. The acquisition of Manchester City youngster Callum Doyle for £7.5m has also triggered fans' excitement, along with midfielder Lewis O'Brien's arrival from Nottingham Forest for more than £3m.

There have been some notable outgoings at the Racecourse Ground too, with former Premier League striker Steven Fletcher released in May. Meanwhile, club talisman Paul Mullin was allowed to leave to join Wigan Athletic on loan after falling out of favour under manager Phil Parkinson in League One during the second half of last season.

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Despite the significant changes, Parkinson is still keen to see more movement, both in and out, before the transfer window closes on Monday. It follows a tough start to life in the second tier which has seen Wrexham only register one point from their opening three games after defeats to Southampton and West Brom and a 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday last weekend.

Speaking after the home stalemate against the Owls, Parkinson said: "There's bits and pieces going on. We'll take stock of this and review everything. The squad is decent as it stands, but we'll just review this game and decide. One or two players may be going and one or two going in."

With the deadline fast approaching, here, Mirror Football examines what Wrexham's team might look like after the final deals fall into place.

Everton star one of two new signings

Wrexham have recently been linked with a number of midfielders as Parkinson looks to increase his options. Everton starlet Harrison Armstrong is among those reported to be of interest as part of a loan deal.

The teenager was in impressive form for the Toffees in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night after they beat Mansfield Town 2-0 at home. Speaking after the match, manager David Moyes revealed his future will be decided "over the next few days."

Wales international Jordan James remains a key target for the Red Dragons as they eye a deal for the 21-year-old midfielder. James currently plays for French side Rennes and Wrexham have been locked in talks with the club for the last couple of weeks.

In an ideal scenario, getting both through the door should be the aim in the coming days. But at least one will be required.

Ryan Reynolds favourite exits

Wrexham's Hollywood owners have spoken this summer about one major downside to achieving three consecutive promotions. As the club has risen rapidly through the divisions, Reynolds and Mac have had to say goodbye to a number of players no longer able to make the cut.

The last few days of the transfer window could see more sad goodbyes as at least two triple promotion winners could be on their way out. They include popular squad member Ollie Palmer, who is fondly thought of by the two actors, and was even given a brief cameo in last year's Deadpool and Wolverine movie.

The striker has been linked with a permanent move to several clubs lower down the EFL ladder, including Swindon, Crawley and Bristol Rovers. Meanwhile, defender Tom O'Connor is also said to be seeking new pastures as Wrexham's summer business finally nears its end.

Parkinson nails starting XI

Wrexham have so far struggled to gel as a team following a challenging beginning in the second tier. Parkinson will therefore need to integrate any further new arrivals as soon as possible.

Former Leicester shot-stopper Danny Ward, who joined at the start of July, has been preferred to Arthur Okonkwo in goal thus far. Fellow new boys Conor Coady and Callum Doyle also look like certs in Wrexham's trio of centre-backs, alongside academy graduate Max Cleworth.

Ex-Empoli left wing-back Liberato Cacace is nearing a return from injury and should slot straight back in after impressing in the opening game against Southampton, with Ryan Longman on the opposite flank. If Armstrong and James are successfully recruited then expect them to be thrown in immediately with Lewis O'Brien as Parkinson deals with several injuries in midfield.

Meanwhile, the Welsh international duo of Nathan Broadhead and Kieffer Moore currently appear to be Wrexham's best bet in attack in the absence of former Sheffield Wednesday forward Josh Windass, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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