Leicester City secures Tommy Watson on loan from Brighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Leicester City has finalized a season-long loan for Tommy Watson from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 20-year-old winger, who helped Sunderland win the Championship play-off final last May, joins Leicester as their fifth signing of the transfer window. Watson previously spent part of last season on loan at Millwall, appearing 12 times. He expressed enthusiasm for joining Leicester, citing the club's ambition and the opportunity to contribute this season.
- •Tommy Watson joins Leicester City on a season-long loan from Brighton.
- •Watson previously played for Sunderland, scoring in the Championship play-off final.
- •He made 10 appearances for Brighton after joining for £10m.
- •Watson spent part of last season on loan at Millwall, featuring 12 times.
- •He aims to bring energy and excitement to Leicester's squad.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Leicester sign Brighton winger Watson on loan
"Leicester City complete a season-long loan deal for Brighton & Hove Albion winger Tommy Watson.
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