Jamie Vardy could be on course for an unexpected return to English football, with West Ham United reportedly considering a move for the veteran forward. The 39-year-old is currently without a club after spending last season with Italian side Cremonese and is believed to be looking for one more challenge before bringing his remarkable career to a close.Vardy, of course, remains one of the most iconic figures in Leicester City history. His goals were instrumental in the Foxes’ extraordinary Premier League title triumph in 2016, and the former England striker could now have the opportunity to continue his career back in his homeland.West Ham are keeping an eye on Jamie Vardy’s situation as they look to sign a striker before the end of the transfer window 👀 pic.twitter.com/FgRoZhAcZE— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 10, 2026 West Ham have apparently entered the race for his services as they prepare for their first season back in the Championship following relegation from the top flight. According to Sky Sports, the Hammers are monitoring Vardy’s situation as manager Nuno Espirito Santo searches for additional firepower. With the transfer window approaching its deadline, the Portuguese coach is keen to bring in an experienced striker capable of delivering goals immediately.The potential move is particularly intriguing given West Ham’s existing attacking options. The club already have Pablo and Taty Castellanos among their forwards, with the pair costing around £45 million combined during West Ham’s time in the Premier League. Captain Jarrod Bowen is also expected to remain an important part of the attacking setup after recently agreeing to extend his stay in London.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Vardy had previously been associated with a far more sentimental move. His boyhood club Sheffield Wednesday were mentioned as a possible destination after the Owls endured a nightmare campaign that resulted in relegation to League One, financial problems and an 18-point deduction.However, Vardy himself has played down the possibility of returning to Hillsborough. Speaking on his podcast, Jamie Vardy's Having A Party, the former England international responded to the speculation by telling co-host Manish Bhasin: "In short, no. It's one of those things. I've always said that, once I was let go, then that chapter was kind of shut. That's just me, that's how I am. It wasn't meant to be, so it's never meant to be."For West Ham, any deal for Vardy would fit into Nuno Espirito Santo’s desire to add experience without making another costly mistake in the transfer market. The manager has stressed that recruitment must be carefully considered, with the club also linked with other attacking targets, including Troy Parrott.BREAKING: West Ham United keeping an eye on Jamie Vardy’s situation as they look to recruit a striker in the final 3 weeks of the window 🚨Vardy is a free agent after his contract at Cremonese came to an end ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/TiUWdqVqJf— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 10, 2026 Nuno has made it clear that West Ham are taking a measured approach despite the limited time remaining in the window. Speaking about the club’s transfer plans, he said: "We don't have much time, but we don't want to make mistakes. It's crucial the players who come in are right, so we are taking our time to make sure we get it right. We identify the targets, we know the profiles and the names, so we let the club do their job. I don't want to speak about specific players."Whether Vardy becomes the latest experienced addition to West Ham’s squad remains to be seen, but the possibility of the Premier League-winning striker returning to English football has certainly added an unexpected twist to the final stages of the transfer window.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883859##