Bristol have enjoyed a perfect start to their Championship season under Pat Lam, largely thanks to their impressive dealings in the transfer market.
Having already recruited the likes of All Black Steven Luatua and Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan over the summer.
They also have already secured the services of Charles Piutau ahead of next season on a bumper £1 million-a-season deal.
Now they’re targeting England duo Nick Abendanon and David Strettle, with both of them out of contract at the end of the 2017/18 season
Other transfer news & Midi claims Bristol are “courting” Nick Abendanon & David Strettle & want to sign the Clermont pair for next season
— Sacrebleu (@rugbyrosbif) September 25, 2017
But, adds @midi_olympique, Clermont have got wind of Bristol’s interest & have opened talks about contract extensions for the pair
— Sacrebleu (@rugbyrosbif) September 25, 2017