Gareth Bale's agent shuts down Wrexham rumours
Daily MailGareth Bale's agent has shut down rumours that his client might make a shock return from retirement and sign for Wrexham. Wrexham fans had been hopeful that the move may materialise after Bale exchanged pleasantries with club co-owner Rob McElhenney on social media last month. Gareth Bale retired from football in January but has been linked with a move to Wrexham However, his agent Jonathan Barnett shut down talks of a sensational move to League Two Bale's agent, Jonathan Barnett, was asked by Sky Sports whether the rumours had been serious, to which he replied: 'I don't think so. Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney tried to persuade Bale to come out of retirement Bale retired from football as Wales' top goalscorer and appearance maker in their history The comment from Barnett will come as a crushing blow to many Wrexham fans, who'd been hopeful that the Welshman would sign for the club.