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Leicester Tigers 'lead queue' to sign England and Lions star Anthony Watson from Bath

Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers are reportedly leading the pack of suitors believed to be vying for the signature of Bath and England winger Anthony Watson.

It first emerged towards the end of 2021 that Watson, 28, had allegedly decided the 'time is right' to end his nine-year spell at The Rec. That news naturally led to a swell of interest in the 51-cap England speedster, with Wasps, Sale Sharks and former employers London Irish among those linked with his services.

Rumours of a departure have since cooled, which may have been influenced by news that Munster head coach Johann van Graan is set to take over as Bath boss next season. However, uncertainty still reigns over Watson's future, and the Daily Mail have reported that Leicester look most likely to lure the star out of Somerset.

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