Jamie Vardy tipped to sign for European giant in move that would stun the football world
Jamie Vardy has been backed to sign for a massive club this summer.
Shock Premier League club tipped to sign Jamie Vardy in deal that nobody would have predicted happening
Ben McCrum
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A surprising Premier League side has been tipped to sign Jamie Vardy after his departure from Leicester City was confirmed.
Ever since he announced that he would be leaving Leicester City after 13 years of service, rumours about Vardy’s future have been rampant.
The Premier League legend has been linked with clubs across the EFL, with the likes of Wrexham, Leeds United and even several Scottish Premiership clubs.
But now, a shock new club may emerge in the race to sign the Englishman after one journalist made a compelling argument for why his team should look to bring him in.
After narrowly securing a spot in the Champions League next season thanks to their goal difference total, Newcastle United journalist Dan Murphy believes Vardy could be a shrewd addition to the Magpies’ squad.
Jamie Vardy scored his 200th goal for Leicester City in his 500th, and final, appearance. (Image: Getty)
Jamie Vardy scored his 200th goal for Leicester City in his 500th, and final, appearance. (Image: Getty)
Although he is now 38 years old, Vardy’s goal in his final match for Leicester City against Ipswich Town shows that he is still more than capable of finding the back of the net.
And given the fact that he will be available as a free agent in the summer, Murphy has argued that he would be the perfect squad signing for Newcastle.
The Foxes striker scored nine Premier League goals this season, which makes up 27.8% of his team’s goals for the whole campaign.
If he were able to keep up the same conversation rate at St James’ Park, the Englishman would score an impressive 18 goals for Newcastle United.
Of course, Vardy would have almost no chance of taking Newcastle star Alexander Isak out of the starting lineup, but Murphy clams that he would be a better back up option than both Will Osula and Callum Wilson.
Vardy has been linked with several big clubs after confirming his exit from Leicester. (Image: Getty)
Vardy has been linked with several big clubs after confirming his exit from Leicester. (Image: Getty)
Add to this the fact that Newcastle will likely need to be smart with their spending in the summer to ensure they stay within Profit and Sustainability rules, Vardy on a free transfer could be a smart deal.
Doing so would allow Eddie Howe to focus on the more pressing issues within his squad, with Newcastle fans demanding a new goalkeeper, centre-back, winger and midfielder over the summer.
Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season after 13 years at the club.
He’s enjoyed a legendary spell at the King Power Stadium, having won the Premier League and the FA Cup.
Vardy enhanced his iconic Leicester reputation after scoring his 200th goal for the club in his side’s 2-0 win over Ipswich Town last weekend.
“It’s been amazing, it’s been a rollercoaster, it really has,” he said after the Foxes’ win.
“But the good thing is there’s been way, way, way more highs [than lows] and I thank everyone. I never thought we’d be in the Champions League, we’d win the league, and we’ve all been there for a reason.”
Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester City. Image: Getty
Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester City. Image: Getty
Several clubs have been linked with Vardy as they look to secure his services on a free transfer, including two Premier League teams.
But Ally McCoist has tipped the 38-year-old to join Rangers, claiming he would take him in ‘two minutes’ at the Scottish outfit.
“Something tells me that he has got something organised, whether it is America or another club, I think he will have something organised,” he said on talkSPORT.
“We were in discussion yesterday, me and my Rangers mates, I would take him in two minutes at Rangers, I really would.”
TNT Sports commentator and pundit McCoist spent a large portion of his career at Rangers and is clearly a big fan of the former England international.
Rangers have failed to win the Scottish Premiership title since the 2020/21 season, with Celtic winning four league titles on the bounce.
The standards at Rangers have dropped in recent years and the transfer of Vardy would raise them right back up considering his experience and determination.
The Gers have the likes of Oscar Cortes, Cyriel Dessers, Rabbi Matondo and Hamza Igamane at their disposal in the forward position.
The addition of Vardy would be a big upgrade from their current options.
Rangers are currently without a manager after it was confirmed Barry Ferguson, who replaced Philippe Clement, won’t be staying on beyond his interim spell.
