Dean Smith has revealed that he wanted to sign Jamie Vardy for Charlotte FC. (More Football News)
Smith managed Vardy during his time in charge at Leicester City in the spring of 2023, though it was an ultimately unsuccessful period, as the Foxes were relegated to the Championship.
The ex-Aston Villa boss still hoped the 37-year-old could have been persuaded to join up with him in the United States, but Leicester라이브 바카라 subsequent promotion back to the Premier League ended any real hopes of a reunion.
He said: “I did text him and see if he wanted to come over to America, but I knew that was going to be hard once he took Leicester back to the Premier League."
Smith backed Vardy to shine on his return to the top flight, as long as the veteran striker is managed correctly.
“It라이브 바카라 just his enthusiasm for the game, he doesn’t train as much as he used to and he won’t get as many minutes as he used to, but if he라이브 바카라 used right, he’ll be really, really good [this season]. You saw the goals he scored in the Championship.”
Smith라이브 바카라 side, however,바카라 웹사이트are reportedly바카라 웹사이트in talks with Newcastle United바카라 웹사이트over the signing of winger Miguel Almiron.
The Magpies are open to selling, but it is rumoured it would be difficult to persuade the Paraguayan to return to the United States, where he spent time at Atlanta United, winning MLS Cup before moving to St James’ Park in 2019.
Charlotte have바카라 웹사이트already signed Fulham stalwart Tim Ream this summer.
The MLS transfer window closes on Wednesday.
