LIST: 5 big Premiership transfers that will still definitely happen

Sunday, 07 August 2022 at 08:56

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byRugby Rucker

Without further ado, let's take a look at five big Gallagher Premiership transfers that could still take place in this summer's transfer window.

#5. Scott Sio to Exeter Chiefs

Chiefs have veteran Wallaby prop Scott Sio on a list of potential recruits, according to The Rugby Paper.

Rob Baxter is also looking to replace Will Witty, who moved to France, and have had former Wasps and Quins lock Charlie Matthews training at the club.

#4. Mike Brown to Saracens

The 36-year-old, who is still without a club after departing Newcastle in June, has so far struggled to find a new club and is considering retirement.

RUCK sources suggest the Quins legend is being considered by the men in black, who could be without their senior internationals for over 50% of the season.

However, the fullback who has a bar named after him at Twickenham Stoop, is keen to explore other options rather than join his local rivals.

Brown joined Newcastle last summer after he was released by Harlequins, the club he had spent all 16 years of his professional career representing.

Mike Brown of Harlequins celebrates with the trophy on his final day as a Harlequin during the Gallagher Premiership Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins at Twickenham Stadium June 26, 2021 in London, England (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#3. Zach Mercer to Gloucester

The Cherry & Whites are understood to have landed the signing of the former Bath number 8 in a move that will allow the back-rower to represent England at the 2023 World Cup, according to The Times.

Mercer confirmed earlier this summer that Eddie Jones had been in touch over his international future.

“I think he respects me a lot more that I took this opportunity and have gone to France because I wanted to develop my game,” said Mercer on the RugbyPass Offload podcast.

“I think he looks at me slightly differently than he did before.”

Zach Mercer of Bath Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground on 14 May. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#2. Luther Burrell to Worcester Warriors

Sale boss Steve Diamond could recruit the former England man on a one-year deal.

Luther Burrell of Northampton Saints during the Gallagher Premiership Semi Final Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints at Sandy Park on May 25th 2019, Exeter, Devon. Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK

#1. Jack McGrath to Sale Sharks

Jack McGrath of Ireland with triple crown trophy after the six Nations Championship match, between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, London , UK, on the 17th March 2017. (Photo:Dean Lancaster/PPAUK)