Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in talks to invest in Welsh soccer team - CNN International

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been named as potential investors in Wrexham AFC, a Welsh soccer team currently playing in English football's fifth tier.

The club's supporters trust confirmed that Reynolds, known for appearing in blockbusters such as "Deadpool," and McElhenney -- co-creator and star in US sitcom "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" -- will have the chance to put forward their proposal for the club at a general meeting.

Reynolds will put forward their vision for Wrexham AFC and proposal for members to vote on at a second Special General Meeting."

The exact nature of the bid is so far unclear but the latest news follows a club statement last week which confirmed the potential investors would immediately invest around $2.5 million.

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Proud club

Wrexham has never played in the top-flight of English football before, but the club has previously reached the FA Cup quarterfinals and famously beat Arsenal in the 1992 FA Cup third round.

Wrexham is also one of the world's oldest professional football clubs having been formed back in 1864.