Harlequins are set to sign Wales prop Dillon Lewis and fly-half Jarrod Evans.
According to the Mail Online, Quins boss Tabai Matson is keen to take advantage of the current financial uncertainty in Welsh rugby by moving for the country’s international stars.
Both stars are now very likely to arrive at Twickenham Stoop ahead of next season, although both deals are yet to be officially confirmed.
Lewis had previously been of interest to Gloucester and Exeter.
The pair will be Quins third and fourth signings of the season with Joe Launchbury and Will Porter already signing with the club.
Commenting on his return to the Club, Launchbury said: “I’m glad to sign on with Quins. I have fond memories of my time here in the academy. I grew up playing with and against a number of the first team squad, so it has a somewhat familiar feel to come back to Harlequins.”
“I’m looking forward to my time in Japan for the rest of this season, but am very excited for the new start with Harlequins over the summer.
“Quins have some of the richest history in the game and it’s been fascinating to hear how this group have tapped back into that Harlequins DNA of old over the last few seasons.
“With the style of rugby this squad plays, I know it will be an exciting setup to be a part of.”
HARLEQUINS CONFIRM FOUR HUGE DEPARTURES
#1. Tommy Allan to Perpignan
After joining the South West London club at the start of the 2021/22 campaign, Allan will return to Perpignan for a second stint at the club.
The club said in a statement: “Harlequins wish Allan the best in the next step in his rugby career and looks forward to finishing the current campaign with the Italian international in the Famous Quarters.”