Wales and Lions full-back Liam Williams has been without a club but could be about to move to England
Liam Williams could be on his way to Newcastle(Image: PA)
Liam Williams could be set for a move to England, with Newcastle Red Bulls interested in signing the Wales star.
WalesOnline understands the ambitious English club are interested in adding the 34-year-old to their squad. The 93-cap Wales international is without a club after leaving Saracens at the end of last season, although he had been training with Cardiff.
Ambitious English club Newcastle are on the lookout for a full-back and are taking a serious interest in Williams.
Newcastle have been the Premiership’s basement dwellers for a number of years but were recently bought out by Red Bull which will make them one of the wealthiest clubs in the world.
The takeover happened too late in the day to make a significant difference to the make-up of this season’s squad but there is scope for director of rugby Steve Diamond to add a few players.
WalesOnline has been told Williams is a player of interest to the North East club who are hoping to get a deal done over the next few days.
Despite his age two-time British &Irish Lions tourist Williams still has plenty to offer the game and his experience would benefit most clubs. He recently spoke of his struggle to find a job, admitting he found the situation hard to deal with after no interest from Welsh regions.
Williams would remain eligible for Wales if he left the country but it remains to be seen whether new head coach Steve Tandy wants to go in a different direction or not.
He currently has 93 Wales caps and is desperate to get to 100.
Williams has been training with Cardiff Rugby(Image: (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images))
The former Scarlets, Cardiff and Saracens man’s last appearance for Wales came in the opening round Six Nations defeat to France in January.
He suffered a knee injury in that match but has now had surgery and is fit to play again.
“I’ve still got quite a bit left and I’d like to get back on the horse for another year or two so I can end my career on a high,” he told the BBC.
“I’ve never been without a job before and it’s really starting to hit home now that games are starting up. I just want to play.
“I am working hard in training every day but it’s not the same on your own, I miss being part of a squad.”