The new year means the start of the transfer deals, but who will your team sign? Here is each Premiership side’s most exciting summer target, including a number of international stars.
BATH RUGBY: Leigh Halfpenny
The 31-year-old could finally join persistently interested Bath for the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season. He is out of contract at the end of the season and is unlikely to sign an extension after it was confirmed Liam Williams will be rejoining Scarlets.
Halfpenny en partance pour Bath, Webb pourra jouer avec les Gallois.. Les 5 infos de… https://t.co/l4pyBlsHpk pic.twitter.com/flIG4XbR5P
— WYN RUGBY (@WYN_Rugby) January 4, 2020
BRISTOL BEARS: Justin Tipuric
He is reportedly weighing up a £500,000-a-year offer to move to Ashton Gate. It’s also reported that Clermont Auvergne, Toulon and Toulouse are also interested in the 73-cap world-class openside.
Justin Tipuric is considering a £500,000-a-year offer to join Bristol Bears, with Clermont, Toulouse and Toulon also interested in signing him-Rugby Paper. With 72 caps, the 30-year-old star flanker wouldn’t fall foul of the 60-cap rule
— Robin Davey (@robindavey01) November 17, 2019
EXETER CHIEFS: Ross Moriarty
His two-year contract with the Dragons expires at the end of the season and, according to The Rugby Paper, Rob Baxter has identified him as someone he’d love to bring to Sandy Park. Lyon, Montpellier and Toulon are also said to be interested in Moriarty.
🤔 Rob Baxter wants Moriarty
— The Rugby Paper (@TheRugbyPaper) November 21, 2019
✍️ And Harlequins keep hold of Alex Dombrandt for the future @neilfisslerhttps://t.co/ee16mIMewA
GLOUCESTER: Harry Williams
After reportedly missing out on Kyle Sinckler, the Cherry and Whites are determined to sign the England prop from Exeter Chiefs.
FRONT: Gloucester face competition from Bristol Bears for Kyle Sinckler, Ackermann will chase Harry Williams as an alternative
— The Rugby Paper (@TheRugbyPaper) December 7, 2019
Plus Jeremy Guscott’s view on the Lions 2021 tour schedule pic.twitter.com/tOftadF6Ma