Leicester sign Brighton winger Watson on loan

Tommy Watson scored Sunderland's stoppage-time winner in the Championship play-off final last May [Getty Images] Leicester City have completed a season-long loan deal for Brighton & Hove Albion winger Tommy Watson, who becomes the Foxes' fifth signing of the transfer window. Watson scored Sunderland's stoppage-time winner against Sheffield United in the 2024-25 Championship play-off final to help the club reach the Premier League. The 20-year-old then joined the Seagulls for £10m and has since made 10 appearances. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Millwall, featuring 12 times for Alex Neil's side as they lost out in the Championship play-off semi-finals to Hull City. "The size of the club, the ambition for the season and the opportunity to be part of what the team is building made Leicester City a very exciting move for me," Watson told the Foxes' website . "I want to work hard, bring energy and excitement to the team and make a real contribution this season." Latest Leicester news, analysis and fan views Listen to Leicester City content on BBC Sounds