Jamie Vardy is a free agent following his release from Italian side Cremonese, but the 39-year-old isn't short of options for his next club and could make an emotional homecoming.
Vardy's next move
The former England striker plans to continue playing at the ripe age of 39, with offers on the table from both sides of the Atlantic. Vardy's 13-year association with Leicester came to an end last summer before he moved to Cremonese in Italy. The veteran scored seven Serie A goals before his contract expired in June.
Five options for Vardy
1. Sao Paulo - Brazilian giants Sao Paulo reportedly want the Leicester hero to join their attack, reaching out to gauge his interest. Vardy is assessing his options and doesn't appear to be in a rush, but Sao Paulo need reinforcements now after going six games without a win. He'd play alongside ex-Premier League stars Lucas Moura and Cedric Soares if he made the move.
2. MLS - Major League Soccer could be a more appealing move, particularly for his family. With no language barrier, a similar culture and plenty of English stars already across the pond, it could be a perfect fit. Sky Sports report that at least one American club are keen on Vardy, who already has business interests in the USA. In 2021, he became a co-owner of the Rochester Rhinos, later rebranded as Rochester New York.
3. West Ham - A lot closer to home, West Ham are understood to be interested in Vardy. Nuno Espirito Santo's side are bidding to gain promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking and could do with Vardy's know-how. He was part of the Leicester squad that tore the Championship to shreds in 2024, scoring 18 goals.
4. Sheffield Wednesday - No team is closer to home for Vardy than Sheffield Wednesday, and it could be a fairytale for him to end his playing days at Hillsborough. Wednesday's new owner, David Storch, has made no secret of his willingness to make an emotional homecoming happen for Vardy, who grew up supporting the Owls and even played in their academy. Appearing on talkSPORT, Storch confirmed: "Yes, Jamie is somebody that we would like to have in our club. Let's just say he'd be somebody that we would be thrilled to have. Unfortunately, we do have these restrictions. We're trying to figure out how to get around the restrictions to put something in front of Jamie that would make sense for him."
5. Rangers - Linked with a move to Ibrox a year ago, there have been no concrete reports so far this summer that Rangers are interested in Vardy, but new manager Derek McInnes has just been hit with a hammer blow to his forward line. Youssef Chermiti has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, almost certainly ruling him out of the remainder of the 2026-27 season. Rangers' poor start to the season has the board under pressure to make signings before deadline day, and Vardy might be an option given his free agent status.
No Leicester return
If you thought that Leicester would come up on this list, sorry to disappoint. Vardy confirmed on the first episode of his podcast that he wouldn't be returning to the King Power Stadium.
