Bradford Bulls are engaged on a deal to signal Widnes Vikings star Nathan Connell.
Love Rugby League understands the Bulls have made the younger again their newest recruitment goal after a powerful marketing campaign, which has seen him rating 20 tries in 26 video games.
Who is Nathan Connell?
Still solely 23, Connell earned loads of Super League expertise final yr enjoying for Salford Red Devils of their tough marketing campaign, enjoying 23 occasions total. Before that he had earned his first skilled expertise within the Championship with Whiteheave in 2024, earlier than debuting for the Reds later that season.
He moved to Widnes and has flourished in Allan Coleman’s aspect, starring at fullback over the course of the season. That has caught the eye of Bradford who are actually trying to safe his companies for subsequent yr as a part of Kurt Haggerty’s plans for the squad modifications coming at Odsal.
Bradford have re-signed Caleb Aekins for subsequent season and Connell could be introduced in so as to add competitors for locations within the squad, one thing the Bulls have lacked at occasions this season.
Bradford Bulls’ recruitment thus far
Bradford have thus far made 5 signings for 2027. John Bateman headlines a recruitment drive that includes Sam Eseh, James Bentley, Cam Scott and Ligi Sao, whereas Sean O’Sullivan is anticipated to hitch the membership from Canterbury Bulldogs so as to add high quality within the halves. Cole Geyer, who has spent the season on mortgage at Huddersfield Giants, is one other switch goal.
For now, Connell’s consideration is with Widnes, who begin their play-off marketing campaign with a conflict towards Oldham after ending fifth within the league desk this yr.
As for Bradford, they tackle Castleford Tigers on Thursday in what’s their penultimate sport of the season trying to keep away from the picket spoon. They presently sit backside of Super League with two rounds to go however face the Tigers and York Knights within the remaining rounds, who might each but end backside if the Bulls can decide up factors.