LIST: 5 huge transfers that are reportedly going to happen

Ambitious Japanese rugby outfit Green Rockets Tokatsu are reportedly preparing a big-money move for Scotland internationalist Finn Russell, according to reports.

Japanese rugby is going through a rebranding and will be known as Japan Rugby League One for the 2022 campaign.

Ex-Australia coach Michael Cheika has been appointed by the Green Rockets as their new director of rugby, who are based in the city of Abiko and coached by Ryota Asano, and The Rugby Paper reports that Russell’s signature is at the top of Cheika’s wishlist.

Wantaway Leinster prop Furlong signed a one year extension to stay with the Irish province due to the ongoing pandemic back in June. It looks right now like the farming tighthead will head to Racing 92 or Toulon next summer, but you wouldn't be shocked if he rocked up in the Gallagher Premiership.

Sale Sharks were linked with a move for the tighthead-prop last summer, while Harlequins and Saracens have also been linked with powerhouse.

DID YOU KNOW? Furlong comes from a farming family in the parish of Horeswood in County Wexford

Leicester Tigers are hoping to bring former England and Lions second row Kruis back to the Premiership next season.

The 31-year-old has spent the last year playing in Japan for the Saitama Wild Knights following a trophy-laden 11 seasons with Saracens.

A member of the 2017 Lions squad that toured New Zealand, he has said he still has ambitions to add to his 45 England caps.

Bristol Bears could be facing a fight to hang onto back row Nathan Hughes who has been offered to French clubs with his contract up at the end of the season.

The CV of Fiji-born Hughes, 30, has been doing the rounds of French clubs in the last few weeks as the standoff between Premiership clubs and agents rumbles on.

Top 14 sides have started their recruitment for next summer and have been looking to take advantage of the row on this side of the Channel over a decision to make players pay their own agent’s commission.

The buy-out at Sarries involves rapper Jay-Z’s entertainment agency, Roc Nation, who also happen represent the South Africa captain.

Therefore, a move to North London for Kolisi, who has previously been linked with Wasps, all of sudden looks very possible. One of biggest names in the sport today, this would be a statement signing for the new ownership.

DID YOU KNOW? Kolisi is an ardent fan of English club Liverpool FC