Premier League
Jamie Vardy, a 39-year-old English forward, is on West Ham United’s transfer radar to strengthen their attack before the market closes. The former player of Cremonese is currently a free agent after his contract in Italy ended, so he could return to England without a transfer fee.
According to the latest reports, West Ham is monitoring Vardy's situation while also exploring other options upfront. His name emerges as a choice if the club fails to secure any of their priorities for a season in which they aim to return to the Premier League following their relegation.
Jamie Vardy Emerging as an Option for West Ham United
West Ham United needs to add another striker and is exploring various avenues. One of their priorities is Troy Parrott, a striker from AZ Alkmaar for whom they have reportedly submitted an offer of around £15 million, an offer rejected by the Dutch club. In this scenario, Jamie Vardy appears as a cost-free alternative.
The contractual situation facilitates the deal. Vardy concluded his time at Cremonese after a season in Italy and is now free to negotiate directly with any club as a free agent. There is no official contractual proposal from West Ham yet, nor have the economic conditions they might offer been disclosed.
The Englishman played 29 games for the Italian side in the 2025/26 season, scoring 7 goals. Despite his contribution, Cremonese was unable to avoid relegation, leading to his release at the end of his contract.

A Return to England Ten Years after Winning the Title with Leicester
A move to West Ham would mark Jamie Vardy's return to English football just a season after leaving Leicester City. The forward ended a thirteen-year spell with the club in 2025, during which he won the Premier League in the 2015/16 season.
That season concluded with 24 goals in 35 Premier League matches and a record of 11 consecutive games scoring, a feat that contributed to Leicester's championship triumph. His subsequent career saw him reach 145 goals in the Premier League before his move to Italy.
The sporting context also explains West Ham's interest. Following their relegation last season, the club is looking to enhance their attacking options to make a direct return to the Premier League. Signing a striker remains among their objectives before the market closes.
However, Vardy is not the sole option. West Ham is still working on the Parrott deal and exploring other attacking possibilities, meaning there is no finalized agreement with the former Leicester forward.
Upcoming negotiations for the new striker will determine the progression of this possibility. If West Ham United fails to secure their primary targets, Jamie Vardy stands out as an immediate alternative, a free agent with the opportunity to return to England a year after his departure to Cremonese.
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