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Wrexham's 'dream' signing still available as Ryan Reynolds urged to blow wage budget
Wrexham are being urged to break their wage structure for a Premier League winner who is available as a free agent, with former boss Dean Saunders firmly backing the bold move Wrexham have been urged to blow their wage budget out of the water to secure the signing of Jamie Vardy. The former England star has been linked with numerous clubs since leaving Leicester City at the end of last season, including Everton, Celtic and Rangers. Serie A champions Napoli are one of the latest teams reported to be considering a move for the 38-year-old striker, who scored 200 goals in 500 games for the Foxes. However, with less than two weeks of the summer transfer window left, Vardy remains unattached. Championship new boys Wrexham were one of the earliest clubs said to be sniffing around him after they were promoted from League One in April. And the Welsh side's former manager Dean Saunders believes they should take the plunge by making an approach for Vardy. The ex- Liverpool and Aston Villa striker said Vardy's wages could be one stumbling block in bringing him to Wrexham. However, with the financial might of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac behind them, Saunders reckons it's a dream signing worth taking a chance on. Speaking to OLBG, he said: "Jamie Vardy, he's 38, but he's still quick. You never lose your eye for a goal, ever. Even now I can't play, but my football brain's still there, I just can't run anymore. Well Vardy can still run and his football brain is still the same. "To score as many goals as he scored, you've got to anticipate before everybody else where the ball's going to go. And he does. So I'd like to see Wrexham sign Jamie Vardy if they could. "Obviously I think his last wages was probably £150,000 a week, so they're about £130,000 short. But you never know at his age, you might just want to be part of it for two years, to get him to 39. I still think he's a good player. I still think he'd do a job in the Championship." Wrexham have hardly been shy about splashing the cash on transfer fees this summer. The Red Dragons have broken their club record on three occasions, with the highest amount paid for Ipswich forward Nathan Broadhead, who joined in a deal reportedly worth up to £10million. One benefit of a possible move for Vardy would be his availability as a free agent, potentially allowing for more to be spent on wages. It would not be the first time Wrexham have tried to pull off a coup during the current window either. The ambitious club previously made an attempt to attract former Manchester United star Christian Eriksen. While they were ultimately unsuccessful, the Danish midfielder's agent Martin Schoots said that Wrexham was a "hugely impressive project." Director Humphrey Ker addressed speculation around the club's alleged interest in Vardy back in May. Speaking on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, he insisted at the time that they were not targeting a swoop for the striker. Presenter Moyles asked him if Wrexham had signed Vardy after the question was sent in by a fan of the club. Ker responded without hesitation: "No." Moyles followed up by querying if the club was considering a move for the former England striker, to which Ker repeated: "No." Whether Wrexham decide to make an approach remains to be seen after Vardy's wife, Rebekah Vardy, recently fuelled speculation that he could be heading to the MLS with Inter Miami. She triggered rumours after sharing a snap of their children in the club's kits on social media, but such claims were later shot down, with Vardy's next move still unknown. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year.
BBC News
10 minutes ago
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Potter on squad morale, PSR and Chelsea
West Ham boss Graham Potter has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Chelsea at London Stadium (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On team news: "Everybody is fine, George Earthy trained with the group today. We had Luis Guilherme because of his shoulder before the game, so he is still missing. But apart from that, everyone is OK." Potter reiterated that Edson Alvarez's reported move to Fenerbahce is not yet confirmed, but the move could be on the cards simply because of the game time he is looking for and the "needs of the team". On the opening weekend loss: "The game wasn't a 3-0 game in my opinion. I think we do a lot right up until the first goal, we have calmed the situation down, we were in control of the game and they scored a goal out of pretty much nothing and the environment makes it really challenging. We don't react as well as we would have liked in that situation." Potter also insisted that the club has been handicapped due to PSR and while options are constantly being considered, he stated they "have to get more out of the squad and we will look to improve". On the squad's morale: "We know we have to do more in terms of results and improve our performance. The players were gutted after the game, and there was optimism and positivity, and now it is up to us to react." Potter said he has always understood this is "a work in progress", stressing the need to "balance expectations with reality" while continuing to work hard and push Hammers boss expressed confidence in the team and the players, insisting there is still much more to come. However, he admitted that results ultimately shape the narrative, and a setback like that inevitably brings negativity and facing Chelsea: "It'll take a huge effort, a fantastic team performance, always a little bit of luck, but you are playing against a top team in a really good moment, so we have to perform well as a team with a balance between attack and defence, and we have to give everything." Follow all of Thursday's Premier League news conferences and the rest of the day's football news
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Morton manager Dougie Imrie shares news of premature baby's death
Morton manager Dougie Imrie has shared the news that his baby girl Remi, who was recently born premature, has was delivered on 30 July, weighing 1lb 4oz, 14 weeks before her due a post on social media, Imrie said that his daughter had "decided it was time to rest" on Tuesday and that he and partner Lauren would cherish the time they had spent with club said that everyone had been devastated to learn of the news. Imrie, 42, had missed Morton's game against Dunfermline on 2 August, days after Remi was club had told fans he was dealing with a "private matter". Imrie told followers: "Our girl got tired in the early hours of Tuesday morning and decided it was time to then wrote the quote from author David Ellsworth: "If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever."Imrie added: "20 days of loving you Remi, I hope you know how much you were loved and we will cherish the short time we got to spend with you, a true wee fighter from the minute you were born."We love you baby girl."Morton released a statement sharing "heartfelt condolences" with Imrie and his family.A spokesperson said: "Greenock Morton at this time request the privacy of the family as they try to come to terms with this profound loss and we will continue to provide our full support."Social media tributes from across the game followed the news, with other clubs, supporters and the SPFL expressing condolences.
