Vardy in talks with Cremonese as terms near completion

Jamie Vardy is at the centre of a flurry of transfer speculation after leaving Leicester City this summer, with Italian club Cremonese reported to be the most likely destination even as Celtic and several English clubs remain linked to the 38 year old forward. Sources in Italy say negotiations between Cremonese and Vardy have intensified and that personal terms are close to being finalised, while British reports stress that talks with Celtic are not in an advanced stage and that the striker is taking his time over any decision.

Sky Sport Italia and transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Cremonese, newly promoted to Serie A and coached by Davide Nicola, have opened talks and are hopeful of convincing Vardy to join on a free transfer. Italian outlets added that the talks have reached a breakthrough and that Vardy has shown enthusiasm for a move to Italy to see out his career. Cremonese began their top flight season with a surprise 2-1 win at AC Milan, a result observers say could make the club a more attractive proposition to a veteran striker keen to play at a competitive level.

Those accounts contrast with reporting in Britain that Celtic are interested in...