Four players who are reportedly 'transfer targets' for Leicester Tigers - Ruck

Four players who are reportedly ‘transfer targets’ for Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers are looking to spend money following their good start to the Gallagher Premiership season by adding more quality to their squad.

Steve Borthwick’s side have a 100% winning record in the Premiership with four victories out of four so far.

They beat Saracens and London Irish in their last two games despite trailing going into the closing stages.

Check out four superstars who have been linked with a move to Welford Road below.

#1. George Kruis

  • Age: 31
  • Current club: Panasonic Wild Knights
  • Position: Second-row
  • Honours: England & Lions (45 & 1 caps)

Tigers are hoping to bring former England and Lions second row George Kruis back to the Premiership next season, according to The Rugby Paper.

The 31-year-old has spent the last year playing in Japan for the Saitama Wild Knights following a trophy-laden 11 seasons with Saracens.

A member of the 2017 Lions squad that toured New Zealand, he has said he still has ambitions to add to his 45 England caps.

DID YOU KNOW? Kruis was eligible to play for the Netherlands as his father, Leo, is Dutch

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