Christian Wade ‘approached by FIVE Premiership clubs over signing’
Rugby NewsTuesday, 24 May 2022 at 17:20
CHRISTIAN WADE could be in line for a return to Wasps after talks reportedly opened between the club and his representatives.
However, they face a fight from at least four rival Gallagher Premiership teams.
The 31-year-old was recently released by NFL franchise Buffalo Bills four years after he quit rugby to give American Football a crack.
"I'm just looking at what the next move will be for me," Wade recently revealed.
"Whether I continue to pursue NFL, whether I look at rugby again - because I am starting to build up an appetite for it after being away for so long," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
FOUR OTHER CLUBS LINKED WITH CHRISTIAN WADE:
#1. Exeter Chiefs
Chiefs have emerged as surprise contenders in the race to land the speedster, according to The Rugby Paper.
Exeter Chiefs logo with Gallagher Branding during the Gallagher Premiership Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and Wasps at Twickenham Stadium Oct 24, 2020 in London, England (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK/Gallagher)
#2. Bath RFC
Following the high-profile departures of Anthony Watson and Semesa Rokoduguni, Bath are targeting the speedster to bolster their attack next season.
#3. Leicester Tigers
Steve Borthwick is reportedly a fan of the winger but would. be struggling to balance the books due to the contract extension to Chris Ashton.
#4. Saracens
The men in black have had to let some players go this summer to fall in line with the new salary cap, and are yet to make a new signing for next season.
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