Leeds United now look set to lose a bright young star at Elland Road despite their positive start in the Championship, according to The Athletic journalist Phil Hay.

Leeds United's youth development

Over the test of time, Leeds United have a proud history of bringing young players through their academy system before giving them a chance to shine at Elland Road. In Daniel Farke's current squad, Sam Byram and Jamie Shackleton both started their careers at the Yorkshire outfit, while midfielder Archie Gray is regarded by many as one of the most promising players to ever come through at Thorp Arch, and his performances this term have caught the eye of the footballing elite.

According to The Daily Mail, the 17-year-old is being lined up by English top-flight giants Liverpool next summer in a swoop that could cost Jurgen Klopp more than £40 million to pull off. The report states that Gray, who has earned comparisons to Trent Alexander-Arnold due to his athletic ability and capacity to feature either as a central midfielder or full-back, is also being tracked by Everton and Crystal Palace as he continues to develop at Elland Road.

Born in 2006, Gray has taken to first-team life like a duck to water this term, making 17 appearances in all competitions for Leeds United (Gray statistics – Transfermarkt). Of course, Leeds fans all know what the feeling of losing one of their brightest homegrown stars is like, with the memory of Kalvin Phillips leaving for Manchester City in 2022 for a fee in the region of £45 million still fresh in the memory.

Now, history may be about to repeat itself for the Elland Road faithful, albeit on a much smaller scale, courtesy of a report from journalist Hay.

Manchester City agree Finley Gorman deal

Taking to social media platform X, journalist Hay has revealed that Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Leeds United youngster Finley Gorman for a seven-figure sum, which is believed to be a British club record for a 15-year-old.

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Hay stated in full: "Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign highly-rated academy midfielder Finley Gorman from Leeds United. Seven-figure fee believed to be a British record for a 15-year-old."

As per reports from the Yorkshire Evening Post, several clubs, including the likes of Newcastle United, were interested in Gorman; nevertheless, he now looks set to move to the Etihad Stadium, which is home to some of the finest academy facilities in world football.

Sources have indicated to the outlet that he is one of the most exciting prodigies to come through the youth system at Leeds United in recent years. At the same time, his versatility is also an asset, given his ability to operate off the right flank or as an attacking midfielder.

Lower tier clubs are finding it increasingly more difficult to hold on to their most exciting youngsters due to the lure of elite academies and the opportunities they can present.

Some fans believe Jadon Sancho has "won" his battle with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag after making it to the Champions League semi-finals.

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Sancho fell out with Ten Hag at Old TraffordSent out on loan to DortmundBundesliga side into last four of Champions LeagueWHAT HAPPENED?

Sancho played 86 minutes for Borussia Dortmund as the Bundesliga side beat Atletico in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday. The on-loan Manchester United star is enjoying his time in Germany and his efforts have also dealt a blow to his parent club's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. England, Italy and Germany are all battling for an extra spot in next season's expanded tournament which is based on UEFA's country coefficient. Italy lead the way but Germany have now pulled clear of England thanks to Dortmund's win, which is bad news for the Red Devils. The top two nations will earn an extra spot.

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Fans also think Dortmund's triumph means Sancho has won his own battle with Ten Hag after being exiled by the Manchester United boss and then offloaded on loan.

Manchester United fan account @UnitedRadar wrote on X: "Jadon Sancho has reached the semi-finals with Dortmund. This must be horrendous for Ten Hag."

Another supporter @ReadItSaidIt, added: "Congratulations to Jadon Sancho for going further in the champions league than 'best signing since Cantona' bruno fernandes and Ballon dor rashy have ever gone."

Sancho is not the only ex-Manchester United player in the semi-finals, as pointed out by @BendIt7ikeBecks: "Sancho and Sabitzer in a CL semi final. This club hasn’t been in one since 2011. Ronaldo has 36 goals this season. Bruno, Rashford, Garnacho, Hojlund have 29 goals. De Gea conceded 43 goals last season. Onana 48 goals conceded 6 games to play. Erik Ten Blag."

Another supporter, @TJayyyy_1, highlighted United's lowly Premier League position: "Sancho & Sabitzer helping their team to the UCL SF, somewhere United haven’t been since 2011. Then you’ve got ETH rotting in 7th."

And @WelBeast showed how Sancho might just be feeling right now regarding Ten Hag, posting the famous 'I won' meme from hit TV show Breaking Bad on X with the caption: “Jadon Sancho is heading to the Champions league semifinals while Eric Ten Hag is sat at home unsure of whether or not he'll still have his job at the end of the season."

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Sancho's success comes at a time when Ten Hag's position as manager is under pressure after a disappointing campaign. The Red Devils are currently down in seventh place in the Premier League table but a distant 13 points behind Aston Villa in fourth. However, there is still a chance the Red Devils could finish the season with a trophy as they remain in contention in the FA Cup.

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Sancho has made it further in the Champions League this season than any Manchester United side has managed since 2011 – as per . That shocking statistic prompted fans to ridicule the club and it's manager online, with the criticism likely to continue if Sancho can help Dortmund make it to the final.

Newcastle United's interest in an "incredible" attacker is now "more and more concrete", according to a transfer update from journalist Christian Falk.

Newcastle transfer news

The Magpies will surely make at least one new signing in the January transfer window, with funds seemingly available to spend and injuries decimating Eddie Howe's squad. Nick Pope's shoulder problem is going to keep him out of action for many months, so it could be that a new goalkeeper is acquired as soon as possible.

It looks as though much of Newcastle's focus could be on signing a top-level midfielder to make up for the absence of the suspended Sandro Tonali, however, with Kalvin Phillips looking like the standout candidate to come in and make a big difference in the middle of the park. He isn't the only option in that position, however, and there is still time for the club to find other choices.

The Magpies have also been linked with defensive and attacking reinforcements, however, with VfB Stuttgart attacker Serhou Guirassy potentially heading to St James' Park. Meanwhile, Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio could be brought in to bolster the back-line, should he demand a move from the Portuguese giants midway through the season.

Now, a fresh update has emerged regarding one of the individuals mentioned – one that suggests a move to St James' could be happening next month.

Newcastle interest in pole position to sign Guirassy

According to Falk on X, Newcastle's pursuit of Serhou Guirassy has made significant progress, with "concrete" talks taking place with the 27-year-old.

"The interest of Newcastle in Serhou Guirassy (27) @VfB become more and more concrete. Manager Eddie Howe has the striker on his shortlist. Man Utd is also still interested."

Meanwhile, another update from Football Insider has stated that Newcastle are now in pole position to sign Guirassy, further suggesting that he could be on his way to the club.

This is an exciting update for Newcastle supporters, considering what an amazing start to the season Guirassy is enjoying in a Stuttgart shirt. The Magpies transfer target has scored a remarkable 16 goals in just nine Bundesliga starts in 2023/24 to date – 11 appearances in the competition overall – and teammate Chris Fuhrich has said of him:

"He's incredible. He just keeps at it week after week, and we are delighted to have him."

The Guinean could provide such great competition for both Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson from the off, both of whom have been injury-plagued this season, while the latter is now 31 years of age.

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Guirassy may give Newcastle the lift that they need in attack, with performances and results still largely good at the moment, but that added firepower could immediately improve their chances of recording back-to-back top-four finishes in the Premier League.

The hope is that the Magpies manage to entice the Stuttgart star to the club, but also sign a goalkeeper, defender and a midfielder, in order to truly make up for this incredible bad luck in the injury department, so it could be a busy few weeks.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez declared his eternal love for Arsenal despite helping his side deal a formidable blow to the Gunners' title hopes.

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• Martinez heroics helped Villa to win
• Huge blow to his former team's title hopes
• Goalkeeper declared his love for Gunners

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  Arsenal's hopes of winning the Premier League title for the first time in 20 years received a devastating hit when Villa secured a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins sealed the three points for Unai Emery's team, but Argentine goalkeeper Martinez played a pivotal role, too.

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  The World Cup-winning shot stopper pulled off an incredible save to keep out a close-range Leandro Trossard shot to keep the scores level in the first half. Martinez's heroics came as the home fans jeered at him, having spent eight years at the north London club before joining Villa in 2020.

• WHAT MARTINEZ SAID

  He said to : "I think it was 10-11 years I was here. I've still got friends here. I came here as a lad and left a man. I'll always love this club. They are still second, they've come far and have one of the best managers in the world. I've worked with Mikel [Arteta]. I know how good he is."

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  Arsenal's defeat leaves them two points behind reigning champions and current league leaders Manchester City, and level on points with fellow challengers Liverpool, who lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's team will hope to bounce back when they visit Bayern Munich in the Champions League in midweek before taking on Wolves in the league next Saturday.

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O São Paulo fez uma nova testagem no elenco antes do clássico contra o Santos, às 16h, no próximo domingo (10), no Morumbi. O clube não identificou novos casos de Covid-19 na equipe e não terá desfalques por esse motivo para a partida pela 29ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

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Havia uma preocupação devido ao teste positivo do atacante Toró, diagnosticado antes do jogo contra o Red Bull Bragantino. O jogador está assintomático, permanece isolado e fora dos treinamentos com o restante dos companheiros.

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O São Paulo deve ter alguns retornos importantes para o jogo diante do Santos. O volante Luan volta de suspensão e o lateral Juanfran, que foi desfalque por problemas particulares deve retornar. Arboleda é outro que pode ser titular contra o Peixe, após fadiga muscular.

Entre os desfalques, estão o zagueiro Bruno Alves e o volante Tchê Tchê, suspensos. O São Paulo é o líder do Campeonato Brasileiro, com 56 pontos, seis a mais que o Internacional, vice-líder da competição.

Liverpool are believed to be keen on securing a double swoop for two talents from the same team, but they are far from alone in showing an interest.

Liverpool eyeing January moves

The Reds are flying high after making significant additions to their squad during the summer transfer window, allowing Jurgen Klopp's side to become Premier League title challengers again. January signings could further boost Liverpool's chances of going all the way this season, with a number of players linked with moves to Anfield in recent months, with various areas of the pitch potentially being looked at.

One individual who has been backed to become a Reds player is highly-rated Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio, with the Portuguese a player who is capable of thriving as both a centre-back and left-back. Another midfielder also isn't out of the question, with Fluminenese midfielder Andre possibly on the move after helping his side to Copa Libertadores glory last month. A "verbal agreement" with the Brazil international has even been mooted. Inter Milan free-kick maestro Hakan Calhanoglu is reportedly seen as an option, too, although at 29, there could be question marks over whether he would be the right choice.

Liverpool keen on signing Yoro and Santos

According to a fresh transfer update from TEAMtalk, Liverpool are interested in signing Lille pair Leny Yori and Tiago Santos, but other Premier League clubs are also in the mix for the defenders, who have caught the eye of Reds scouts.

"A pair of Lille defenders are courting heavyweight interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal.

"Yoro is understood to be viewed slightly more favourably than Santos despite being the younger of the pair, though both players have received glowing reports from the scouts of the interested English sides."

Both Yoro and Santos could be players who come in as the future of Liverpool, rather than signings who could immediately increase their Premier League title chances.

The former is an exciting 18-year-old central defender with so much potential, although the Reds transfer target has still started 12 Ligue 1 games this season. Meanwhile, the latter is a 21-year-old right-back who also has plenty of playing time to his name in 2023/24, enjoying 11 league outings, nine of which have come from the start.

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At some point, Liverpool are going to need to bring in young defensive reinforcements, and both Yoro and Santos could represent eye-catching exciting options, proving to be eventual mainstays of the team. Both Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip are both now 32 years of age, so they won't necessarily be around forever, while Andy Robertson also turns 30 next year.

Planning for the future is so important, ensuring that the Reds remain a force long after Klopp has left as manager, and acquiring the signature of two such big talents could be ideal ahead of their rivals, with Santos possibly seen as a right-back who could allow Trent Alexander-Arnold to become an out-and-out midfielder.

Journalist Malik Ouzia has shared a potential transfer twist out of West Ham as the east Londoners could well green-light a January exit.

West Ham players who could leave in 2024

As things stand, West Ham have an array of players facing the exit door on a free next summer, with manager David Moyes also looking likely to join them as things stand. Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, defender Ben Johnson, Divin Mubama, Conor Coventry, Joseph Anang, Aaron Cresswell, Angelo Ogbonna and midfielder Tomas Soucek all have contracts which expire at the end of the Premier League season. (spotrac)

Michail Antonio, Vladimir Coufal and Pablo Fornals were all in similar positions until recently, with West Ham opting to trigger one-year extension clauses in all of their deals. Youngster Mubama, who has come off the pitch to contribute recently in Antonio's injury absence, is actually at the centre of new contract talks but no announcement has been made yet on fresh terms.

"West Ham started the talks with Mubuma and his team 12 months ago," said club insider ExWHUemployee on Mubama recently.

"The club absolutely want him to stay, but as we know, we do adopt a very strict wage structure policy. It must be said though that Declan Rice played many many games for the club on a youth wage, earning his right to then seek higher wages later in his career – something I think gets forgotten.

"Now I have been told that the offer on the table is ‘amazing’, although this is from the clubs side. Now clearly the Mubama camp doesn’t feel that way, otherwise it would have been signed."

Meanwhile, Soucek is another peculiar case as the Czech Republic international has often thrived in a more advanced role under Moyes this season – so West Ham may not want to lose him on a free.

Fornals' extension had many believing the Spaniard was one set to stay for the foreseeable, but according to Ouzia, sharing a transfer twist on the matter, that may not be the case.

West Ham could green-light Fornals exit despite extension

According to the journalist, writing in a piece for The Evening Standard, West Ham are open to offers for Fornals in January and could well green-light an exit if the right bid comes in.

Moyes' side and technical director Tim Steidten are keen to bring in a new forward next month, but financial complications mean West Ham may need to sell.

FFP regulations loom over the east Londoners, and to avoid an Everton-like scenario, West Ham must comply and not go over budget. Fornals' extension means they're in a position to demand more money from interested clubs, as there is no longer a risk of losing the midfielder on a free deal next summer.

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The Spaniard has made nine appearances for West Ham this season, with most of them coming from the bench, but he's apparently "popular" at the club. Moyes has also praised Fornals as an "energetic" team player in recent years.

Virat Kohli’s team are in the rare position of leading a series in Australia as the home side’s brittle top order remains in the spotlight

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‘We want to make Kohli work hard for every run’ – Paine

Big PictureIn cricketing lexicon, Perth has been synonymous with pace and bounce for the last five decades. A fiery surface with cracks so wide you could insert a whole finger, or lose a key, the WACA ground offered visiting batsmen their sternest test even if its liveliest days had been left in the past. On Friday, though, when the city hosts India for the second Test of the four-match series, the venue will not be the same.On the other side of the Swan River, a brand new Perth Stadium will welcome both sides for its debut Test. A drop-in pitch is expected to recreate the pace and bounce akin to the old stadium, with the curator calling it the “the bounciest possible” track.After their victory in Adelaide, India should be the more confident of the two sides. One big reason is they have a pace attack which can match the opposition in all conditions. Another key factor is the Adelaide win came without a significant contribution from Virat Kohli’s bat. There was a crucial 34 in the second innings, but it was Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane who helped India keep their noses ahead. However, injuries to Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin might have dampened their spirits a bit.Australia started 2018 by winning the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney and then beating South Africa comprehensively in Durban, but since then hardly anything has gone right for them. While they earned a hard-fought draw against Pakistan in Dubai, and even in the first Test of this series were never out of the game, those two remain their only Test wins so far this year.Though Mitchell Starc looked below par in Adelaide, he did pick up five wickets in the Test. Australia have their first-choice pace attack and their most-successful offspinner to back them up, but with India’s bowling attack being equally strong, the onus to make a difference lies with their batsmen. There was 72 from Travis Head in the first innings in Adelaide, and 60 from Shaun Marsh in the second, but the expectations would be to go on and convert those into big hundreds.Form guideAustralia LLDLL (last five Tests, most recent first)
India WWWLLIn the spotlightWith just 12 wickets in his last five Tests at an average of 48.66 and a strike rate of 91.42, Mitchell Starc hasn’t been at his penetrative best. Australia understand how important Starc’s form is if they want to pull things back, and that’s why he was the only one from their first-choice pace trio to hit nets on Wednesday. However, the Perth wicket is expected to offer bounce, and given the pace Starc possesses, he should create problems if manages to hit the right line and length.There was a good contest between Pat Cummins and KL Rahul•Getty ImagesBefore coming to Australia, KL Rahul’s last nine dismissals in Test cricket were either bowled or lbw. While he has avoided those modes so far on this tour, his shot selection has been far from admirable. His dismissal in the first innings of India’s only practice game – driving on the up and finding mid-off – forced batting coach Sanjay Bangar to ask him to play responsibly. Although he scored an important 44 in the second innings in Adelaide, he was out playing loose shots outside off in both innings. With Prithvi Shaw making promising progress in his recovery from an ankle injury, Rahul may need a few runs to secure his spot.Team newsDespite Aaron Finch’s twin failure and a 31-run defeat in the first Test, Australia have named an unchanged XI which means Mitchell Marsh again sits out.Australia 1 Aaron Finch, 2 Marcus Harris, 3 Usman Khawaja, 4 Shaun Marsh, 5 Peter Handscomb, 6 Travis Head, 7 Tim Paine (capt & wk), 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins, 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Josh HazlewoodInjuries to Rohit, who jarred his lower back while fielding during the first Test, and Ashwin, out with an abdominal strain, have forced India to alter their winning combination. While Ravindra Jadeja can bowl tirelessly from one end so that the quicks can be rotated from the other – a role Ashwin played in Adelaide – the prospect an all-pace attack cannot be ruled out.India (probable) 1 M Vijay, 2 KL Rahul, 3 Cheteshwar Pujara, 4 Virat Kohli (capt) 5 Ajinkya Rahane, 6 Hanuma Vihari, 7 Rishabh Pant (wk), 8 Ravindra Jadeja/Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9 Ishant Sharma, 10 Mohammed Shami, 11 Jasprit BumrahPitch and conditionsOn the eve of the game, both pitch and outfield were almost the same colour – lush green. But this was before the final shave and while there is a promise of pace and bounce, only time will tell how the wicket actually behaves. There has only been one first-class match at the venue. The first day of the match is expected to be the hottest, with the temperature peaking at 36C. Therefore, it won’t be a surprise if the captain winning the toss opts to bat first, which a) has been a successful ploy recently, and b) will give the bowlers an extra day of rest.Stats and trivia So far in 2018, India’s fast bowlers have a combined strike rate of 47.3 in Test cricket — their best-ever in a calendar year. Mitchell Starc is nine wickets away from becoming the 17th Australia bowler to reach 200 Test wickets. KL Rahul needs 106 runs more to complete 2000 runs in Test cricket. Perth Stadium will become the tenth Australian venue to host a Test.Quotes”There’s only been a few games played here so it’s a bit of an unknown, it looks a little bit green but feels pretty firm underneath and I think it’ll actually play pretty well for the first couple of days. But I’m no expert and I could be completely wrong.”
“We certainly get more excited than nervous looking at lively pitches now. We understand that we do have a bowling attack which can bowl the opposition out as much as they are convinced about their attack.”

Crystal Palace have successfully unearthed the next stars from their academy over the years.

It is laced in the DNA at Selhurst Park to watch players rise through the youth ranks and make a breakthrough into the first team.

Wilfried Zaha, of course, is the most prolific example of the hidden talent waiting to be unlocked in south London.

The Ivorian made a staggering 458 appearances for the Eagles across an 18-year association with the club, plundering 90 goals and supplying 76 assists.

After departing for pastures new in the summer, Zaha left behind an untouchable legacy, which youngsters dream of eclipsing. One forward with aspirations of achieving the above is Ademola Ola-Adebomi.

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Ola-Adebomi's progression through the underage groups at Palace began as an eight-year-old in 2012.

A prolific striker, who possesses tremendous physical attributes, "Mola" – as he is known by coaches and teammates – is currently making waves in the U21s but his exploits prior to that were a sign that his talents were special.

The Englishman broke into the U18 set-up in the 2020/21 campaign, as the title-chasing Eagles utilised his eye for goal with Adebomi scoring twice in seven appearances during the run-in.

He soon became an integral part of the squad, netting 16 goals in all competitions – forming a formidable strike partnership with Victor Akinwale – and bagging a hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur.

Developing into a powerful centre-forward, he was promoted to the U21s in the 2022/23 season and scored eight times in 20 appearances – including a brace against Arsenal – as Palace enjoyed a hugely successful campaign that saw them finish fourth.

Dubbed by journalist Antonio Mango as "exceptional" for his prolificacy, Adebomi's scoring exploits have exploded into life this term, plundering an eye-watering seven goals in eight Premier League 2 appearances.

The 20-year-old's immense finishing talents have since caught the eye of Roy Hodgson, who selected him on the first-team bench for the victory over Manchester United and draw against Nottingham Forest, rewarding his blistering form.

On the brink of first-team minutes, Adebomi has outscored every senior player at the club this term, including striker Jean Philippe-Mateta.

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Palace initially captured Mateta on a year loan from Mainz in January 2021, but that deal was made permanent for £8m a year later.

Since the 26-year-old confirmed his move on a permanent basis, he hasn't lived up to the hype and attracted the attention of RB Leipzig in the summer.

Despite netting a hat-trick in the Carabao Cup victory over Plymouth Argyle this term, Mateta is yet to score in the top flight as he continues his role as an impact sub from the bench.

With Odsonne Edouard preferred over him as a lone striker, the Frenchman has had to settle for an average of 43 minutes per game, restricting the chances he has to make a telling contribution.

However, his goal record of 13 in 78 appearances for the Eagles suggests why opportunities have been limited, perhaps pointing towards giving Adebomi a chance to shine.

Unlike Mateta, everything the youngster touches seems to turn into goals and considering the senior side are the sixth-lowest scorers in the Premier League, Hodgson could do with a sprinkling of Adebomi magic from the bench.

Paul Mullin admitted that he still feels "awkward and embarrassed" to deal with the fame brought by co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

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• Hollywood actors have brought global fame to Wrexham
• Celebrities are often spotted at the Racecourse Ground
• Mullin still warming up to the intense media spotlight

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  The journey of Wrexham has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, with Reynolds and McElhenney's ambitious goal of steering the club to Premier League glory serving as a driving force to achieve sporting success. Coupled with their achievements on the field, which include securing back-to-back promotions to secure a League One berth, the Hollywood actors are major crowd-pullers at the SToK Cae Ras along with their celebrity friends who often drop in at the VIP box to watch Wrexham in action.

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  Their exciting journey, both on and off the pitch, is chronicled in the acclaimed docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham". The show has garnered widespread praise, with critics lauding the duo for their efforts in revitalising the historic club and creating memorable moments in north Wales. Mullin's role in the television series is significant, as he happens to be a key figure at Wrexham with more than 100 goals under his belt for the club. His on-field exploits have contributed significantly to his recognition, but the striker admitted that he is still warming up to the widespread media spotlight and global attention that he has to regularly deal with.

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  Speaking to , Mullin said: "It’s a privilege people stop me for a photo but I still get awkward and embarrassed – because I’m just me. But it was really touching when they did the mural of me in Wrexham. I’m used to seeing them around Anfield so to have my own in Wrexham makes me really grateful.”

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  Wrexham's on-field success mirrors the club's off-field resurgence under Reynolds and McElhenney's ownership. Following their triumph in the National League last season, Wrexham secured another promotion this term, marking a remarkable ascent up the football pyramid.

  Currently placed third in League Two, the ambitious Red Dragons are poised to conclude their season with a pivotal home game against table-toppers Stockport County at the iconic Racecourse Ground on Saturday. Mullin will be eager to steer his club to the three points against the champions as a victory in this crucial fixture, coupled with favourable results elsewhere, could see Wrexham clinch a second-place finish, capping off a remarkable campaign for the club.