Jamie Vardy could be a target for ambitious Wrexham as his contract with Leicester expires… with the Red Dragons manager refusing to rule out a bid for the Premier League-winning striker.

Wrexham manager Humphrey Ker has not ruled out the possibility of the Red Dragons making a bold move for Jamie Vardy, with the striker out of contract at the end of the campaign.

The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, saw their fairy tale climb up the football pyramid continue this season and enjoyed a second successive promotion.

Phil Parkinson’s side finished second on their return to League Two and will play in the Third Division next season.

To aid their assault on League One, new signings will be targeted and when asked by SPORTbible if Vardy might be someone they could look to bring in, Ker was open to the opportunity.

He said: “There’s nothing to say that Jamie Vardy wouldn’t be a great Wrexham player. It’s not a name I’ve ever said inside the building, but, you know, the age and profile wouldn’t put us off.

Jamie Vardy could be the latest name to join the story of Wrexham’s rise up the leagues

Red Dragons director Humphrey Ker has not ruled out the possibility of targeting Vardy

Wrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have big plans for the club.

Vardy celebrated his own promotion this week, helping Leicester make an instant return to the Premier League by winning the league title at the first attempt.

The 37-year-old scored 20 goals to see the Foxes bounce straight back. However, his contract expires at the end of the season and he is yet to sign a new contract with the club.

Any new deal could mean reduced terms for the Leicester legend, with the club carefully trying to balance their finances ahead of a possible points deduction on his return to the top flight.

The striker joined the King Power Stadium from non-league side Fletwood Town in 2012 and has gone on to have a career straight out of a Hollywood film – ironic given the owner’s eye for his next possible destination.

He helped the club win two promotions to the Premier League, scoring 190 goals in 463 appearances, while being part of Leicester’s FA Cup-winning team in 2021 and the incredible team that won the Premier League against all expectations in 2016.

His exploits for the club saw Vardy gain international recognition, winning 26 England caps and scoring seven goals. While he also won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2020.

The Leicester striker helped the Foxes secure promotion to the Premier League

Wrexham celebrate back-to-back promotions and will play in League One next season

Reynolds and McElhenney’s Disney+ show Welcome to Wrexham has begun its third season

A move to the racetrack would be another feather in the cap of Reynolds and McElhenney, who are leading the Disney+ series. Welcome to Wrexham began its third season on the streaming platform this week.

They have already attracted big names such as Paul Mullin, Steven Fletcher and Ben Foster to the club, and Vardy could be the ambitious owners’ latest big move.

Following their promotion, the Wrexham players were treated to another trip to Las Vegas to celebrate the achievement.

However, in preparation for next season, the club have already announced they will release eight players, including club captain Luke Young and long throw expert Ben Tozer.