Leigh Leopards face competition from Sydney Roosters for the signing of Newcastle Knights full-back David Armstrong, according to reports.
The Daily Telegraph have reported that Armstrong, who Leigh have been in pursuit of for some time, has attracted suitors Down Under in recent weeks having impressed while deputising for the injured Kalyn Ponga
Armstrong, who joined the Knights back in 2022, has had to bide his time for this opportunity at first-grade level but has taken it with both hands – scoring five tries in his first four NRL appearances including a hat-trick against the Gold Coast Titans.
The 23-year-old was only handed a one-year deal by Newcastle ahead of this season on a ‘top 30’ contract, essentially promoting him up into the reckoning for senior squads.
But given his performances since coming in for Ponga, The Daily Telegraph also report that the Knights have themselves tabled an offer to the 23-year-old, and say they ‘remain confident that he wants to remain in Newcastle.
