Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds tipped to sign Premier League star with 'whopping financial package'

The Hollywood-owned Welsh club are reportedly offering the 34-year-old substantial wages alongside the promise of regular first-team football.

The Red Dragons, under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have already strengthened their squad following promotion from League One with the signings of Plymouth striker Ryan Hardie and Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward. Manager Phil Parkinson has identified Cairney as a priority target, with discussions between the player and Wrexham understood to have already taken place.

Cairney's contract at Craven Cottage expired at the end of June, leaving him free to negotiate with other clubs.

The Scotland international, who has earned two caps for his country, featured in 23 Premier League matches for Fulham during the previous campaign.

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Former Fulham striker Louis Saha believes the Welsh club's unique appeal could prove decisive in Cairney's decision-making process.

"Players will always consider what benefits their career," Saha told Coin Poker.

"For Tom Cairney, he needs guarantees that he'll have playing time, that he's part of a plan. He'll want to know the club are growing."

The Frenchman highlighted Wrexham's distinctive position in modern football. "Wrexham are not a traditionally big club but they're doing amazing things off the pitch, and the two owners are very commercially astute.

"It's a different kind of club, it's a new way of doing things, and they're doing them well."

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Whilst the Cottagers have offered their captain a one-year extension to continue his decade-long association with the club, Wrexham's proposal includes enhanced playing opportunities alongside their lucrative financial terms.

The Championship newcomers are positioning themselves as an attractive destination for the experienced midfielder, who would likely face reduced minutes in the Premier League next season.

Saha also pointed to the "visibility" factor that comes with Wrexham's Hollywood ownership as another potential draw for the midfielder.

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Despite Wrexham's ambitious pursuit, Cairney has previously expressed strong emotional ties to Fulham.

Following his goal in their victory against Brentford in May, the midfielder spoke warmly about his relationship with the club and supporters.

"I've been through a lot here, through a lot with the fans. It was an incredible moment when I scored. It's a special bond," Cairney told BBC Match of the Day at the time.

His comments suggested a desire to extend his stay at Craven Cottage, where he has spent a decade.

Fulham confirmed last month that they had offered their captain a new deal, hoping to secure his services for an eleventh season.