Overview

• Daily Mirror reports Vardy has rejected a potential Celtic reunion and has agreed terms to join Cremonese on a free transfer, with travel to Italy expected in the coming days.
• Football Italia says reports in Italy indicate Cremonese are closing in on a deal, though there has been no official confirmation from the club.
• Cremonese head coach David Nicola praised Vardy as a player of great quality but said he would not discuss the situation and is focused on the Sassuolo match.
• Vardy is a free agent after leaving Leicester this summer, ending a 13-season spell with 200 goals in 500 appearances across all competitions.
• He ranks 14th on the Premier League’s all-time scoring list with 145 goals, and Cremonese have recently returned to Serie A, making the proposed move a short-term top-flight opportunity if finalized.