LEICESTER CITY legend Jamie Vardy has been tipped for a shock move to Newcastle.
The 38-year-old announced last month that he would be leaving the King Power Stadium this summer.
He said: “It’s something that I’ve thought about and spoken about with my family. I think it’s time. If you ask anyone, I’m not really an emotional guy.
“Nothing like that ever comes across with me, but when you’ve been somewhere for so long, and it is time to say goodbye, you just never know what your personal reaction is going to be.
“I’ve spent 13 unbelievable years at this club, with lots of success, and some downs, but the majority have all been highs.
“It’s finally time to call it a day, which I’m devastated about it, but I think the timing it right.”
Vardy made his final Leicester appearance on the penultimate day of the Premier League season at the King Power Stadium, 13 years to the day since he joined.
It was his 500th outing in a Leicester shirt and he scored his 200th goal for the club in a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town.
The striker will now become a free agent when his contract expires next month.
And Newcastle journalist Dan Murphy believes he could be a great addition to the Magpies.
Club chiefs are not expected to spend big this summer due to PSR constraints, so Vardy could be the ideal addition.
Eddie Howe will also be keen to strengthen the depth of his squad now that they are set to compete in the Champions League next term.
Vardy scored nine Prem goals and provided four assists for Leicester this season.
Since announcing his departure from the club, the former England international has been linked with a move to Crystal Palace, Wolves and Wrexham.
SunSport revealed last week that Valencia also want to sign him, with head coach Carlos Corberan a known admirer.
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