Ashton on verge of joining Saracens (From Watford Observer)

Northampton and England winger Chris Ashton on brink of Saracens move

10:03am Thursday 19th January 2012 in News By Simon Mail

Saracens are expected to announce the signing of England winger Chris Ashton later today.

The Men in Black have been heavily linked with the Northampton Saints talent in recent months and the winger is believed to have agreed to the move.

Reports have claimed Ashton has been dropped from the Saints' team to face Munster this weekend after a row with director of rugby Jim Mallinder.

Ashton wanted to sort out his future before the Six Nations and it appears he has decided to join the ambitious Premiership champions.