Wrexham A.F.C. is scouting several players currently playing in the World Cup, according to manager Phil Parkinson. This move is a clear indication of the club's ambition to improve and potentially reach the Premier League. The Championship, where Wrexham A.F.C. plays, is rated as the ninth strongest league in the world by Opta, above national leagues like the Netherlands and Argentina. Wrexham A.F.C.'s scouting efforts are focused on leagues like Belgium, the Netherlands, and Scotland, where they can find quality players to strengthen their squad. The club is competing with other teams, including Rangers, for top signings. Rangers, a big club in the Scottish Premiership, is often after the same players as Wrexham A.F.C. The Scottish Premiership is rated 39th by Opta, similar to other countries like Greece. Wrexham A.F.C.'s ability to attract top players will depend on their ability to offer a competitive salary and a chance to play in a high-profile league. The club's fairy tale story and ambition to reach the Premier League could be a major draw for players. In the past, Wrexham A.F.C. relied heavily on contacts and recommendations from former players and managers, but now they have a more professional scouting system in place. Sam Ricketts, the former manager, claimed to have improved the club's off-pitch professionalism, but his tenure was short-lived. Dixie McNeil, a former manager, was ahead of his time, using Betamax recordings to analyze games. Wrexham A.F.C.'s current scouting efforts are a far cry from those days, with a more sophisticated approach to finding top talent. The club's fans will be eager to see which players they can attract to the team, and how they will perform in the upcoming season.