Wrexham, co-owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are reportedly targeting a loan agreement for Manchester United striker Ethan Wheatley in January. The 18-year-old has scored five goals in seven matches in the Premier League 2 this season, including a hat-trick against Norwich City’s Under-21s. Wrexham is aiming to foster relationships with Premier League and Championship sides to aid their promotion hopes. The club is considering the possibility of inserting an option to buy into the potential loan agreement.

Wrexham and Stockport County are reportedly set to go head-to-head in a bid to secure the loan signing of Manchester United's young talent Ethan Wheatley during the January transfer window.