Kristjaan Speakman ‘has Jamie Vardy transfer ready’ at Sunderland after promotion
Sunderland can end their seven-year absence from the Premier League soon, potentially opening the doors for Jamie Vardy’s transfer.
Regis Le Bris’ team will compete in the Championship play-offs, as they’re set to finish fourth in the league table.
Sheffield United will also definitely go to Wembley, with the Blades arguably seen as favourites to win promotion, considering how they’ve performed this season.
The Stadium of Light will be hopeful of seeing Premier League football once again, but it remains to be seen how things unfold in the coming weeks.
Le Bris will want quality transfers at Sunderland after Premier League promotion
While the play-offs is a lottery and the Black Cats aren’t guaranteed a place in the Premier League, there’ll need to be significant changes to the squad if they win promotion.
Le Bris will undoubtedly want Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ backing next summer if he achieves what all supporters have been waiting for at the Stadium of Light.
The Tyne and Wear outfit have arguably punched above their weight in recent seasons, and will definitely need more quality to survive immediate relegation from the top flight if they make a return soon.
There’s also the risk of players like Jobe Bellingham leaving with top clubs already eyeing his signature, giving the recruitment team much work to do in the coming months.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Premier League | 32 | 7 | 3 |
Vardy wants Premier League stay after Leicester City exit
Le Bris’ team have urged to sign Jamie Vardy by Marco Gabbiadini after he departed from Leicester City.
The English striker leaves the Foxes, having won the Premier League and the FA Cup during his spell at the King Power Stadium.
Having won promotion to the top flight last season, the East Midlands outfit have been relegated immediately, with the 38-year-old forward unable to help his team survive.
Vardy could potentially offer something at Sunderland in the Premier League, with the veteran striker believing he can still contribute in the top flight, according to Sky Sports News on X.
The news outlet reports (28 April) that the Englishman doesn’t want to join a Championship side after leaving Leicester.
It’s been claimed that the 38-year-old believes he can still be of use to a Premier League outfit, giving the Black Cats an obvious transfer decision to make if they win promotion.
While Vardy is past his prime, the forward’s experience may come in handy at the Tyne and Wear outfit.
Wilson Isidor’s goal contributions have dried up in recent months, evidently leaving Kristjaan Speakman with the task of bolstering the attack next summer.
The sporting director at the Stadium of Light should be ready to make a transfer move for the former Leicester number nine if promotion is won.
What the future holds for the Englishman remains to be seen.