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Bale, Stockton, Davies - Wrexham's new squad after $1.2m Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney spend

Wrexham are back in the Football League after 15 years away. The Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned club are set to continue their trend as one of the most followed sides in the world throughout the summer.

The Dragons were crowned champions of the National League with a record-breaking 111 points, beating Notts County to the title

After rewarding their players with a luxury end of season trip to Las Vegas recently, Reynolds and McElhenney have already begun preparing for next season, with a surprise move for five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale reportedly on their radar.

READ MORE: Gareth Bale responds to Wrexham transfer plea amid Ryan Reynolds retirement proposal

More big names are expected to be linked with a move to the Racecourse Ground. The club have already demonstrated their ability to lure famous names to England's lower league with the signing of former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster in March.

With many excited to see what business Wrexham conduct in the summer, football.london takes a look at how Reynolds and McElhenney could line up their 25-man squad for next season.

Goalkeepers: Ben Foster, Rob Lainton and Mark Howard

As soon as Wrexham's promotion was confirmed, the big question on supporters' lips was whether Foster will continue as their number one goalkeeper. The ex-England international only signed a short-term deal and has teased that he would commit to one more year during the clubs' promotion party.

Fortunately for Wrexham, Foster would not cost them a penny in transfer fees.

Defenders: Curtis Davies, Ben Tozer, Jacob Mendy, Danny Rose, Aaron Hayden, Jordan Tunnicliffe, Eoghan O'Connell, Max Cleworth.

Much of Wrexham's success in recent years has come thanks to the signings of Ben Tozer, Jordan Tunnicliffe and Eoghan O'Connell from the Football League. The same could be said for this season.

Curtis Davies has recently confirmed his exit from Derby County, ending his six year stint in the Midlands. At 38, the centre-back appeared 24 times for the League One side, playing a starring role in the Rams' battle for the play-offs.

Now a free agent, Davies could be the perfect centre-back signing for Wrexham, with his wealth of experience perfect for League Two. At left-back, former Premier League star Danny Rose could finally secure himself a new home after leaving Watford 12 months ago.

Midfielders: Gareth Bale, Aaron Collins, Josh Windass, Jordan Davies, Andy Cannon, Thomas O'Connor, Ryan Barnett, James Jones, Elliot Lee, Anthony Forde.

Bale's signing at Wrexham could be the biggest transfer in Football League history. The former Wales international is currently retired from football and enjoying playing golf. But a chance to play in his native country in the fairytale story at Wrexham is surely too hard to turn down.

Another option could be Josh Windass. The Sheffield Wednesday star's contract at the League One club expires in the summer and would provide strong competition to Elliot Lee in the attacking midfield position.

Finally, Wrexham could break their record transfer to bring in Bristol Rovers' Aaron Collins. The Welshman is worth £900k according to valuation website Transfermarkt and possesses the versatility of playing out wide and in attack. His arrival would be a huge statement to the rest of the league.

Attackers: Cole Stockton, Paul Mullin, Sam Dalby, Ollie Palmer

Phil Parkinson is almost certain not to drop Paul Mullin as his first-choice striker after his whopping 46 goals last season. After helping Wrexham back in the Football League, Mullin is the perfect man for League Two, with him scoring 69 goals in the league previously.

However, you wouldn't blame the ownership for wanting to bolster the options in attack and they should look no further than Cole Stockton. The Morecambe striker will become a free agent upon the expiry of his contract and will have a list of suitors after scoring 12 goals in League One this term.

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