Dragons might have to break the bank to land Welsh ace Sav

WREXHAM are set to enter a four-way battle to try and sign the son of a former Premier League star.

- By LIAM RANDALL

Reading midfielder Charlie Savage, son of former Wales international Robbie, is attracting interest from a number of Championship clubs.

As well as newly-promoted Wrexham, it is understood Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth are also keen on the 22-year-old.

As a result, the Red Dragons may need to break their transfer record to lure Savage to the Racecourse Ground.

The fee would be expected to exceed the £2million forked out by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for Reading striker Sam Smith during the January transfer window.

Savage was a key performer for the Royals in League One last season, notching seven goals and 13 assists in all competitions as they finished just outside the play-off spots.

And he is believed to be keen on a move to a higher division to regain his place in Craig Bellamy's Wales squad.