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Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jamie Vardy to Celtic transfer can't be ruled out amid 'box office' endorsement
The Leicester City legend is a free agent and is still to decide his next move after departing the Foxes at the end of last season Andy Walker believes Jamie Vardy would be a 'box office' addition to Celtic and would not rule out his old club making a swoop. The Leicester City hero remains on the hunt for his next club and new chapter in his career after bringing his 13 seasons at the King Power Stadium to a close at the end of last season. During his time with the Foxes he earned legendary status and lifted the English Premier League title, FA Cup, Community Shield and two English Championship crowns. He's also experienced Champions League football - an attractive option Brendan Rodgers and Co could have on the table once more if they successfully negotiate their two-legged play-off tie. Rodgers - formally of Leicester - has been vocal on his need for quality additions and a new striker is high on the wish list. Over the years the likes of Jermain Defoe, Craig Bellamy and Robbie Keane have swapped England's top flight for stints north of the border and Walker wonders if Vardy would be next to fancy a year in Glasgow's east end. Speaking on Go Radio, he said: "I also wonder about Jamie Vardy. Obviously Brendan Rodgers knows him well and he's been linked with Rangers. "You remember years ago when the likes of Jermain Defoe came up to Rangers and showed what he was all about and still had the quality. "He's starting XI ready and has all the experience and I think he still has the fitness. "Would he fancy a year up here with Champions League football? I wouldn't rule it out. He would be box office. Great player. "Robbie Keane had a spell at Celtic as well and scored a few goals. "I think the attraction of Champions League football and this mystique that they have down south of Celtic and Rangers going head to head. "I think we are all expecting it to be a bit closer and tighter this year. "Celtic will still be favourites, I have no doubt about that, but it is a great sell for anyone." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Wrexham told to snub Christian Eriksen for ex-England stars as phone call comes to light
Wrexham have been urged to target free agents Jamie Vardy or Callum Wilson to strengthen their Championship squad after making an approach for former Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen Wrexham have been told to prioritise the pursuit of two former England stars over Christian Eriksen. It was revealed last week that the Welsh side had made a sensational approach for the Danish midfielder following his departure from Manchester United. The 33-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving the Premier League giants in May. Eriksen's agent, Martin Schoots told the Daily Mail that Wrexham – owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – was a "hugely impressive project". However, the ex- Tottenham and Ajax player rejected the newly-promoted Championship outfit's advances. It came after Eriksen was said to have expressed his eagerness to remain at the top level for as long as possible. Former Blackburn striker Matt Jansen has now encouraged the Red Dragons to chase either Leicester legend Jamie Vardy or ex- Newcastle forward Callum Wilson instead. Jansen, who also had a short spell at Wrexham towards the end of his career, said the duo would be better options for his old club as manager Phil Parkinson looks to bolster his squad. Speaking to OLBG, he said: "I think all the way through the spine of the team, they need to strengthen. Then it's a case of having a good run. If they have that, with confidence and belief, it would push them to the top of the table. "I would say they have a good four or five players to get, top class players, proven goalscorers, to get to the top level of the Championship. "Most importantly for them is a goalscorer and you'd be looking at the likes of a Jamie Vardy or a Callum Wilson, free agents at the moment. I think they would both be a better signing than Eriksen." Parkinson has admitted this week that Wrexham did try and sign Eriksen early in the summer transfer window. But he said the talks did not extend further than an initial conversation. "There was a call, a bit of dialogue over the summer, but it's not gone any further than that," Parkinson told BBC Sport Wales on Monday. "But obviously he's a majorly talented player and very well respected throughout football." Wrexham have made six new signings so far this summer, including striker Ryan Hardie, goalkeeper Danny Ward, defender Liberato Cacace, midfielders George Thomason and Lewis O'Brien and forward Josh Windass. The club is preparing for its first season in the second tier in 43 years and Parkinson said he was aiming to make further additions before their opening game at Southampton on August 9. He added: "We've been linked with so many players and if we'd been speaking to every player we've been linked with, I don't think we'd have had an hour to sleep over the last month. Some are true, some aren't. "But we're just going about our business and trying to get a squad which can represent the club in this division this season." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year.
Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Former Man Utd star in talks to sign for Wrexham, agent confirms
Wrexham are in talks to sign a Premier League icon just a month after he left Manchester United, the player's agent has confirmed. The Welsh club have enjoyed incredible success on-and-off the pitch since being taken over by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2021. Three consecutive promotions have seen them rise from National League to the Championship, while the documentary series Welcome to Wrexham has given them worldwide fame and attention. They are now preparing for their first season back in England's second-tier and many believe it is a question of not if, but when they will be promoted to the Premier League. As a result they have been linked with a number of former top-flight players who are now free agents, like Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. And it has now been revealed that they have made an approach to sign ex-United and Tottenham star Christian Eriksen, according to the midfielder's representative Martin Schoots. 'Wrexham are really upgrading everything both on and off the field, and it is a hugely impressive project, as you can see from the presence of people like [CEO] Michael Williamson there,' Schoots told the Daily Mail. 'But Christian still wants to play in a first-tier competition and he absolutely wants to stay in Western Europe. There are some contacts going on but it has to suit both sides.' Eriksen joined Spurs from Ajax in 2013 and established himself as one of the most talented midfielders of his generation, recording 68 goals and 88 assists in 305 games for the club. The Dane then moved to Inter Milan where he won Serie A, before shockingly suffering a cardiac arrest and collapsing on the pitch at Euro 2020. Clubs: Tottenham, Brentford, Manchester United Appearances: 310 Goals: 55 Assists: 81 Trophies: FA Cup (2023/24), League Cup (2022/23) Remarkably, he made his return to football less than a year later with Brentford before moving to Old Trafford where he won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup under Erik ten Hag. The 33-year-old confirmed in May that he would be leaving the Red Devils upon the expiry of his contract, scoring a penalty in his final match, and is now on the hunt for a new club. While Eriksen has already ruled out a return to his native Denmark, he has been approached by clubs in Saudi Arabia, the USA, Turkey, Brazil, as well as Wrexham. While past his prime, Eriksen still has plenty of quality and experience to offer a new club and it would be a major coup for a second-tier side like Wrexham to sign him. More Trending But former Red Dragons striker Matt Jansen admits he doesn't think the Dane will be interested in a move to north Wales. Asked which free agents he would like to see at Wrexham, Jansen told Live Casinos: 'Well Jamie Vardy is one. To help him out, maybe Callum Wilson if you can keep him fit. Or Danny Ings. 'So they're the type of players that would enhance their chances, but they're an aging squad and then in a year or two you've got to do exactly the same thing, haven't you? 'So there are a few agents that I certainly think would improve Wrexham. Then you also have Christian Eriksen, but I don't think he'd be tempted.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Arsenal reach total agreement to sign Viktor Gyokeres with new squad number confirmed MORE: Chelsea transfer stance on Alexander Isak revealed after 'odds slashed' on deal MORE: Chelsea's Premier League rivals enter race to sign £20m Raheem Sterling
Daily Record
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jamie Vardy to Celtic transfer curveball would throw up Mission Impossible scenario for Rangers
The Premier League icon is still without a club after calling time on his incredible 13 years with Leicester City earlier this summer Whispers of Jamie Vardy making a sensational switch to Rangers refuse to go away. But Paul Dickov reckons Celtic would be truly uncatchable if Brendan Rodgers lured the Premier League icon to Parkhead. Vardy, 38, is still a free agent after departing Leicester City as the club's greatest-ever player at the end of last season. The former England goal machine has been linked with the likes of Man United and Newcastle, as well as a transfer north of the border. But ex-Foxes hero Dickov believes the veteran hitman would be a formidable signing for five-in-a-row chasing Celtic. Vardy played under Rodgers at the King Power Stadium and with Celts in the market for more firepower, Dickov has no doubt he would fire the Hoops to title no.56. He told WDW Bingo: "Jamie Vardy at 38, has still got a hell of a lot to offer. He's still got the hunger, and real desire in his game. "I'm sure he has plenty of offers from clubs all over the world, but wherever he chooses will gain a Premier League legend and a wealth of experience. "Aside from his experience, his goal-scoring hasn't slowed down. He scored nine goals last season in a poor Leicester team in the most challenging league in the world, so he will score plenty wherever he moves. "It's difficult to pinpoint where Jamie is going to land, but it could be a real swing in the next couple of seasons of the Scottish Premiership. "If he went to Celtic, it would make it even more difficult for the rest of the teams to catch them. I would go as far as to say borderline impossible. "However, if he chose Rangers, he could really drag them closer to Celtic with the goals he would score. "If he signs for Rangers, Scotland would have a really competitive league next season, which would be great to watch and draw eyes to the games. "That's how big a factor he could be, and people keep talking about his age, but he is chasing down defenders as well as he was ten years ago, from what I can see. "Whoever signs Vardy will have a fantastic asset who will guarantee goals and energy from the front."
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rebekah Vardy flaunts her washboard abs in a skimpy bikini on Portugal trip with footballer husband Jamie
Rebekah Vardy flaunted her washboard abs in a skimpy bikini as she enjoyed a fun trip to Portugal with her footballer husband Jamie. The WAG, 43, has shared a host of snaps from her getaway with her partner, where they've been joined by his footballing pals Harry Maguire and James Maddison. She took to Instagram on Thursday to share a glimpse of her lavish getaway as she posed up a storm in a coral, strapless, two-piece. Rebekah then posted a snap of her walking through some large metal gates wearing a blue beach wrap over the top of her swimwear. For her outing, she accessorised her look with a pair of black-tinted sunglasses and a chunky white headband. Alongside her posts she penned: 'Loving this new colour'. As Jamie continues to search for a new club after leaving Leicester City, he and Rebekah have been enjoying a few weeks at their £9.7million villa in the Algarve. They've been joined by the England striker's former teammates, including Manchester United captain Maguire, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Maddison and also Andy King, who used to play for Wales and is now a coach at the trio's old club. Sharing more holiday pictures, Rebekah showed off her incredible figure last week in a skimpy bikini while larking around on a boat with a pal. She flaunted her toned frame in the swimwear while posing up a storm for a photo posted on social media, with her friend Grant Wheelhouse quick to poke fun at her antics. Rebekah, who was sporting a sun-kissed glow, stood at the bow of the vessel, looking out to sea as she showed off her peachy behind in the sizzling shot. In another shot included in Rebekah's Instagram post, Grant mimicked the same pose as he playfully mocked her sultry modelling. Rebekah warned her followers that they were 'only having a laugh' as she shut down her 'chirpy' fans in the caption of the post. She wrote: 'Who did it better…… it's also called having a laugh before some of you chirpy lot pipe up.' She also posted bikini-clad photos of her taking a stroll on the beach while the sun set in southern Portugal. Rebekah showed off her amazing figure in the pink two-piece and added a coordinated oversized shirt as she dipped her feet in the ocean tide. In another photo, the TV personality looked to be running away from the camera as she jumped into the air with joy. She wrote: 'Life is better at the beach'. The Vardy's getaway comes as they try to foot the £4million costs bill for her ill-fated Wagatha Christie libel case against Coleen Rooney. Perhaps to help pay the steep bill, Rebekah and Jamie listed their Portuguese villa for an 'optimistic' £9.7million following the trial. Last month, Rebekah was ordered by a judge to pay £1.27m towards rival Coleen 's legal expenses, on top of her own bill, reported to be more than £2million, from the disastrous libel claim she brought in 2022. The Wagatha Christie trial left the mother-of-five's reputation 'in tatters' and had a similar effect on her 'brand' with potential advertisers. Rebekah showed off her amazing figure in the pink two-piece and added a coordinated oversized shirt as she dipped her feet in the ocean tide Rebekah unsuccessfully sued the I'm A Celeb star in the High Court in 2022 after she was publicly accused of leaking stories about her to the press. The catalyst for the famous case was a dramatic open letter written by Coleen and posted on social media in October 2019 in which she revealed she had turned detective to figure out who had been leaking the stories to the press. Coleen publicly claimed Rebekah's account was the source behind three newspaper stories featuring fake details she had posted on her private Instagram profile - her travelling to Mexico for a 'gender selection' procedure, her planning to return to TV and the basement flooding at her home. Though Jamie has continued to be one of the Premier League's big earners, pulling in an estimated £7.3m at Leicester City last season, and now linked with a possible transfer to Manchester United, there's no doubt the family finances took a massive blow from the Wagatha scandal and its aftermath. In recent years, the couple rented out their beloved villa on the exclusive golf resort of Quinta do Lago for up to £30,000 a week, but now they've reluctantly decided to put it up for sale. The property has been listed for sale with blue chip agents Knight Frank, with an incredible £9.7million price tag. Though prices have risen strongly in the Algarve recently by as much as 16 per cent according to some estimates, the Vardy villa is definitely priced on the 'optimistic side', according to one agent speaking to MailOnline on the condition of anonymity. 'It's certainly a stunning and very modern property, but there are many more traditionally-styled places in that area which some people might prefer, of similar size, but priced a lot more competitively,' he said. The villa, which has three pools, a gym, steam room and six bedrooms and overlooks the 18th green of the resort's North course. According to Knight Frank, 'this magnificent property, built over four levels, showcases meticulous attention to lifestyle details.' Other features in the four-storey home include a cinema room, roof terrace and sauna, on a plot of around 0.64 acres. The particulars add: 'In addition to the three external pools, which epitomize a contemporary lifestyle, the villa includes a central electro-chromic glass lift accessing each floor. 'The impressively landscaped gardens complement the property's style, creating a true haven for modern living. 'The villa is conveniently located within walking distance of the golf course and other renowned amenities within the Quinta do Lago resort.'
