RYAN REYNOLDS and Rob McElhenney have been confirmed as the duo interested in taking control of Wrexham.

The duo were given the green light to proceed with takeover talks at a Special General Meeting of the Wrexham Supporters Trust on Tuesday, September 22.

And the WST confirmed it was American actor, director, producer and screenwriter McElhenney, best known as the creator of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Canadian-born actor, writer, film producer and business entrepreneur Reynolds.

The statement added: "In due course, Mr. McElhenney and Mr. Reynolds will put forward their vision for Wrexham AFC and proposal for members to vote on at a second Special General Meeting."