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.
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.
How West Ham could do with a Vardy
But he rediscovered his passion for the game in the lower leagues with the likes of Stocksbridge Park Steels, Halifax Town and Fleetwood.
