Wests Tigers’ English International John Bateman would love to have Jack Wighton at Wests Tigers.

Bateman and Wighton previously played together in the nation’s capital.

Wighton has been tabled a massive $4.4million offer over four years to stay at the Canberra Raiders but it has been reported Wighton is keen for a new challenge and see what he is worth on the open market.

“He’s a very good player who’s gone on to play for NSW and won the World Cup last year,” Bateman said.

“He’s a great bloke and if he wants to come here, he can feel free to come here.

“The better players… you’d take them in your squad.

“Jack’s 30 years old now so this will probably be the biggest (decision) in his career.”