Everton weigh shock Jamie Vardy move to fix striker gap

Everton are reportedly looking at a bold way to solve their scoring problem: according to Sky Sports, the Toffees are considering a move for Jamie Vardy as a free agent.

Vardy to plug the gap

The plan, as framed in the “Paper Talk” roundup, comes from a specific situation at the end of the transfer window. The club would have been left with only one recognised striker after the intended deal for Folarin Balogun collapsed.

As The Sun suggests, the idea would be to use that need to bring in a proven option who can offer immediate attacking returns.

Next step needed

At this stage it’s still about interest and assessment, not a confirmed contract. Sky Sports presents it as a possibility while Everton try to rebalance the forward line.

If the move develops, the key will be how Vardy fits the role Everton are missing right now: giving them more reliable attacking options rather than relying too heavily on a single frontman.