Former Man Utd star ‘in shock talks with Wrexham to join Ryan Reynolds’ star-studded Hollywood project’

WREXHAM are showing interest in handing Axel Tuanzebe a Championship lifeline, according to reports. The defender, 28, skippered DR Congo to the World Cup last-32 before being knocked out by England. Axel Tuanzebe is in talks to join Wrexham Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Red Dragons co-owner Ryan Reynolds could pounce after the defender’s Burnley exit Credit: Getty But Tuanzebe was released by Burnley following their relegation from the Premier League last season. And the free agent has been assessing his options since returning from the summer extravaganza. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Dream Team is back, free, and there’s £100,000 up for grabs! The Daily Mail report Tuanzebe is in shock talks with Wrexham over a move to Wales. He is understood to be keen on joining the Red Dragons’ star-studded Hollywood project despite having admirers elsewhere. Wrexham chief Phil Parkinson is in the market for more defensive cover after conceding a last-gasp equaliser in their season opener against Cardiff City. And Tuanzebe has been pinpointed as an ideal option as preparations are made for their showdown with Watford on Saturday. The centre-back has previously won promotion from the Championship with Aston Villa and Ipswich Town. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who have spearheaded Wrexham from non-league to the second tier since their takeover five years ago, are eyeing the Premier League. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Tuanzebe made 14 top-flight appearances for Burnley last season, bagging one goal along the way. But it was not enough to keep the Clarets in the Premier League and he was among a number of exits from Turf Moor. Manchester United were sued for £1MILLION in damages by Tuanzebe last year. Having come through the ranks at Old Trafford, he was seeking cash following allegations of clinical negligence. Tuanzebe came through the ranks at Manchester United Credit: Getty Tuanzebe – who went to school with Marcus Rashford before coming through the United youth system together – also counts Napoli and Stoke City among his former clubs. Wrexham have signed Danny Imray, Ben Whiteman and Anthony Patterson ahead of the transfer deadline. Comment now