Sky Bet have shortened Everton’s odds of signing Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy to 8/1.

What’s the latest?

Ever since Vardy played a major role in helping Leicester lift the Premier League title in the 2015-16 season, the striker’s stock has risen.

During the campaign, which stunned the football world, the former non-league player netted 24 goals and became the league’s first player to score in 11 consecutive matches.

Despite committing to the Foxes following the club’s shock title win, numerous clubs continue to be linked to the forward.

Who wants him now?

All of the league’s big boys – Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea – have been linked with Vardy at one time or another.

Now, the bookies believe that if the striker does decide to move from the King Power Stadium, Everton might be his next destination.

Sky Bet have made the Toffees outside favourites to nab Vardy’s signature at 8/1, with United next in line at 16/1 with Ladbrokes.

The Merseyside outfit have struggled in front of goal this season, scoring just 25 in 23 league games.

Is Vardy a decent option?

On his own, the England international would be a positive signing for the misfiring Toffees.

The club, though, have already recruited Turkish forward Cenk Tosun and Arsenal star Theo Walcott, which would make the arrival of Vardy that much more exciting.

Former Everton boss Ronald Koeman failed to replace Romelu Lukaku last summer when the Belgian left for Manchester United.

Sam Allardyce, who replaced the Dutchman in November, has moved quickly to try to solve the issue by bringing in two attacking stars.

Tosun is unproven in the Premier League, but Walcott has scored more than 100 goals in England and his ability to play anywhere across the front three gives Allardyce options.

If the club throw in Vardy as well, then Everton’s problems up front are sure to be over.