Jamie Vardy could make sensational return to English football as West Ham ‘keep eye on transfer situation’

WEST HAM are reportedly considering a shock move for Jamie Vardy in their desperate push for more firepower. The Hammers are targeting an immediate return to the Premier League after being relegated to the Championship last season. West Ham are showing interest in Jamie Vardy Credit: Getty And they made a winning start to their competitive campaign after seeing off Portsmouth in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday. But West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo is still in the market for a striker in the final weeks of the transfer window. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Sky Sports report the Hammers are keeping an eye on Vardy’s situation after his exit from Italian side Cremonese. The Premier League title winner, 39, is a free agent following his decision to quit. Vardy failed to avoid the drop from Serie A despite notching seven goals in 29 appearances last term. And West Ham are showing interest in offering the one-time Premier League title winner a route back into English football. Taty Castellanos, who bagged a brace in the win over Portsmouth, is the East Londoners’ first-choice frontman. Pablo is still searching for his first goal since joining West Ham in a £21.8million move from Gil Vicente in January. Most read in Sport Niclas Fullkrug has brutally been left without a squad number following his return from a loan spell at AC Milan. Vardy made himself a Premier League legend during his 13-year spell with Leicester. He spearheaded the Foxes to their shock title win in the 2015/16 season and scored 145 goals in 342 top flight appearances. The former England marksman would also head to West Ham with Championship pedigree, having won promotion from the second tier twice. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now