Watson joins Leicester City on loan

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Midfielder had loan spell at Millwall last season.

2026-08-01T18:30+01:00

Tommy Watson is heading to Leicester City on loan. 📷James Boardman

Tommy Watson has moved to Leicester City on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old joined us last summer from Sunderland and spent the second half of the 2025/26 campaign on loan with Millwall.

Sporting director Mike Cave said, “Tommy has continued to make progress during his first year. We believe that this loan will give him the opportunity to continue to do that with a club that will be aiming to compete at the top of League One.

“We wish Tommy the best of luck for the season ahead and look forward to seeing his development.”

Watson signed for Albion after scoring the winning goal in the Black Cats’ Championship play-off final win in 2025, which secured their place back in the Premier League.

He has made ten appearances for Albion, including his Premier League debut, and played 12 times for Millwall last season.