Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been told which Wrexham player would generate a record transfer fee if he were to be moved on.
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Hughes holds record for record saleCleworth's value continues to riseRed Dragons have no intention of sellingFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Dragons have been raising their recruitment bar on a regular basis under Hollywood co-owners. Big money has been invested in a project that is intended to guide the Welsh outfit towards the Premier League. Additions are required in order to help the club down that path.
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Sam Smith became Wrexham’s first seven-figure signing when joining from Reading for £2 million ($3m) in the winter window of 2025. More notable deals are expected as the Red Dragons endeavour to keep climbing the EFL ladder.
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There are no plans to part with prized assets, but former player and coach Bryan Hughes – who is the only man to leave the Racecourse Ground for £1m – believes the history books would be rewritten if Wrexham ever agreed to part with highly-rated defender Max Cleworth.
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Hughes, who gave the youngster his senior debut in a Scottish Challenge Cup tie in 2019, has told : “Max is a talented boy. I seen that when he was 16. I gave him his debut against Ayr and to see him where he is now is brilliant. I said to the owners at the time when I left my job to make sure they secured the likes of Max and Jake Bickerstaff because they are going to be the future of the club.
“At that time we didn't know anything about Rob and Ryan's investment, the business-model was about youth and the funds from them to keep the club going and help get us through the leagues. Wrexham don't need to sell now, but I think Max could definitely be the one that breaks my record which would be nice for me because I gave him his debut.
“He's got the potential to do it and the more games he plays and experience he gets, especially this year in League One, will only help him. I always thought he could play higher than the National League when I was there. He is currently playing and consistently playing well, and scoring goals from defence, in League One.
“It is testament to him that he has worked hard and testament to the coaching staff that they have given him the opportunity. Hopefully his next step will be with Wrexham in the Championship and he cements his place in that. He is good enough.”