Newport County manager Christian Fuchs contacted his former Leicester teammate Jamie Vardy, a 39-year-old English centre-forward who now plays for Serie A side Cremonese, about a return to English football. After taking the job at the League Two club, which is in a relegation battle, Fuchs sent Vardy a text with what Fuchs described as an ambitious offer. He revealed that he asked Vardy if he wanted to leave his current club, adding that he made the offer as a joke and knew what the answer would be. Vardy, who has 26 caps and 7 goals for England, joined the Italian club in September 2025 and his contract is valid until June 2026. This season, he has scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist in 19 Serie A appearances. His current market value is €1.00m, according to Transfermarkt. He has also been linked with a return to Leicester City.