Exclusive: Wolves in pole position to sign Jamie Vardy after ‘making biggest move’

Wolves are in pole position to sign Jamie Vardy on a free transfer ahead of his exit from Leicester, sources have told Football Insider.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Vitor Pereira’s side are “making the biggest move” to get ahead of rivals for the 38-year-old’s signature.

 

It is believed the Black Country club see Vardy as an important impact player rather than a nailed-on starter at Molineux.

This comes after Football Insider exclusively revealed on 28 April that Wolves are plotting a surprise swoop for Vardy and are keen to add his experience to the squad.

Vardy, meanwhile, is said to be uncertain about the role he would be offered as an impact player but is keen to remain in the Premier League next season.

This comes after former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Wrexham will explore a deal for Vardy to drop into the Championship.

 

Wolves race Leeds and Wrexham to sign Jamie Vardy

Alongside Wolves and Wrexham, Brown told Football Insider that newly-promoted Leeds want to sign Vardy to bring experience to Daniel Farke’s squad.

There are concerns at Elland Road that he doesn’t fit their model of developing young talent into first-team stars, but they feel his experience could be valuable.

Wolves have now moved ahead in the race for his signature given Leeds’ doubts and they are prepared to move quickly to get a deal over the line.

 

After avoiding relegation this season, they are keen to bolster their squad despite the expectation that they will lose at least one key player this summer.

Football Insider revealed on 28 April that Man United are pushing to sign Matheus Cunha and have plans about where he will be deployed under Ruben Amorim.

Sam Johnstone wants to leave Molineux amid Leeds interest

While plans are being put in place to improve Pereira’s squad this summer after a difficult season, players may also be on the way out of Molineux.

Brown told Football Insider on 1 May that Sam Johnstone wants to leave Wolves after growing frustrated with his lack of playing time this season.

Since his £10million move to Wolves from Crystal Palace last summer, Johnstone has started just seven Premier League games and has dropped out of the England squad.

This comes after Brown told Football Insider that Leeds are eyeing a move for Johnstone ahead of what is set to be a busy window at Elland Road.

 

 

 

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