‘Check your dms’ – Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney eyes dream investment without Ryan Reynolds as NFL door swings open

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney is eyeing a dream investment opportunity without Ryan Reynolds by his side, with an NFL door swinging open.

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• Philadelphia native enjoying success in Wales
• Always open to interesting opportunities
• Could buy into his beloved Eagles franchise

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , the Philadelphia Eagles are ready to explore the possibility of selling a minority stake in the franchise. Owner Jeff Lurie is eager to bring in more funds, while welcoming fresh faces into the boardroom.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Eagles, who last won the Super Bowl at the end of the 2017 season, are said to be valued at $7.5 billion (£5.9bn) – which would be a record price tag for an NFL team. Buying into such a business holds obvious appeal to those looking to expand their own portfolios.

• WHAT MCELHENNEY SAID

  McElhenney falls into that category, as a proud Philadelphia native who can regularly be spotted at Lincoln Financial Field. He would appear to be open to the idea of pumping some of his personal fortune into a sporting institution that holds a special place in his heart. Responding to the news of Lurie looking to drum up interest in an Eagles stake, McElhenney has posted on social media: “Uh… Mr Lurie…. Check your dms pls.”

• WHAT NEXT?

  It remains to be seen whether McElhenney can land a role with his beloved ‘Birds’. He is already working alongside Deadpool star Reynolds at Wrexham – as they enjoy a meteoric rise in British football – while also forming part of an investment group that owns a 24 per cent stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team.