West Ham United are reportedly close to signing the Iberian Jamie Vardy in a stunning £17m deal that promises to be a bargain.

Everybody loves a rags to riches underdog story and West Ham have their own one in Michail Antonio.

Julen Lopetegui, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers inspects the pitch ahead of the pre-season friendly match between FC Porto and Wolverhampton Wa...
But in England nothing tops Jamie Vardy who, like Antonio, went from non-league to Premier League.

While West Ham were enjoying a fantastic season as Dimitri Payet, Antonio and co helped say a fond farewell to Upton Park, Vardy went and did the unthinkable, though.He led little old Leicester to the most surprising title triumph in football history in 2015/16.The Leicester City striker credits non-league football with playing a crucial role in his career success.The Red Bull-drinking, Ginsters-eating striker was released as a teenager by his beloved Sheffield Wednesday.

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