IF reports from Australia are to be believed, Warrington Wolves have won the race to sign England star Gareth Widdop.
Australian media outlets are reporting that half-back Widdop has agreed a two-year deal with The Wire, starting from the year 2020.
St George Illawarra Dragons skipper Widdop has expressed a desire to move to England following next season, putting several Super League clubs on alert.
Huddersfield have gone public with their interest in the 29-year-old, who has 28 England caps.
However, reports that Widdop has alledgedly agreed to sign for Wolves have got fans talking.
Gareth Widdop is coming to warrington buzzing ππ
β SianπΊ (@Sianx2003) December 23, 2018
@garethwiddop to sign for us fo the 2020 season! What a partnership him and Blake Austin will be! @wolvesrl building for the future! #Wire #Wolves
β Ash Jones (@ashjones88) December 23, 2018
7: Gareth Widdop
β Toby (@tobyrgriffiths) December 23, 2018
6: Blake Austin #Wire pic.twitter.com/ON5IagheHO
The NRL Mole is reporting that Wire have signed Gareth Widdop on a 2 year deal from 2020. This could be the biggest signing the club has made since Andrew Johns. https://t.co/XZ4N6CV0wX
β Wire Casuals (@wirecasuals) December 23, 2018
Gareth Widdop to wire π
β Lew Roberts (@Lew_Roberts) December 23, 2018
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