Betting odds make West Ham front‑runner for Vardy’s return

Could Jamie Vardy make a stunning return to English football this summer, or will he remain abroad after his season with Italian side Cremonese? talkSPORT BET list West Ham as 2/1 favourites to sign the Premier League winner, while a range of clubs also line up for the free‑agent.

Betting odds favour West Ham

talkSPORT BET have set West Ham at 2/1, matching Sheffield Wednesday at the same price, while Leicester sit at 5/1 for a possible re‑signing. The odds list also shows Wrexham at 8/1 and any Italian club at 8/1.

Further options include any MLS club at 12/1, Newcastle at 12/1, Millwall at 16/1 and a broad “any Spanish/Dutch/Italian/Portugese/Turkish/German” category at 16/1. The high‑priced BAR sits at 33/1. A full list of next club odds can be found here. Get up to £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*.

Vardy's free‑agent profile

Jamie Vardy left Leicester City in 2025 after becoming a club legend with 183 goals in over 400 appearances, a Premier League medal, FA Cup and Community Shield victories. He spent a single season in Italy with Cremonese and is now a free agent.

During his Italian spell he earned Serie A Player of the Month early last September and scored seven goals in a relegation battle, showing he can still deliver at that level.

The Hammers are plotting an immediate return to the top flight and are also hunting Ireland and AZ Alkmaar forward Troy Parrott, but Vardy’s experience could be a valuable addition to complement their squad.

Sheffield Wednesday, Vardy’s boyhood club, sit at 2/1 odds, offering a sentimental route back to the city where the striker was born.

Wrexham, backed by owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, sit at 8/1 and see Vardy as a potential missing piece to secure promotion to the Premier League.

The contrast between strong English betting support and Vardy’s viable options abroad highlights a market where clubs across leagues are eager, yet the final decision will hinge on the veteran’s personal and professional priorities.