da 888casino： Club legend David Seaman believes Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy would be a “great signing” for Arsenal.
da bwin： Vardy’s sensational rise from non-league football accumulated in him firing the Foxes to last season’s Premier League title, bagging 24 goals in 36 appearances and accordingly claiming the FWA Footballer of the Year award.
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He’s now representing England at Euro 2016 and catalysed the come-back against Wales earlier today, providing a poacher’s finish to a loose header just moments after entering the fray from the bench at half time.
Before the tournament in France kicked off, Arsenal activated the 29-year-old’s £20million release clause, but it appears Vardy won’t make a decision on his future until the Three Lions’ Euro campaign comes to an end.
However, club legend David Seaman – who made 405 league appearances and lifted three top flight titles with the Gunners – believes the Foxes front-man would be a fantastic signing for the north London club.
David Seaman was speaking with 888Sport and said; “He gives us another option, Jamie Vardy is not just a ball over the top player, he’s got a lot more to his game and if he can bring that into the Arsenal side as well as a ball over the top outlet then he’d be a great signing.
Regarding Arsenal’s summer transfer plans, the former goalkeeper added; “They need a central defender, they’ve signed a midfielder [Granit Xhaka], sign Vardy and we’re looking good. We need that spine.
“We’ve got Cech in goal who is brilliant, sign a centre half and a striker. They’re additions to what is already a great squad. Apparently we didn’t have a great season and finished second, Tottenham had a great season and finished third.”
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