England international fly-half Danny Cipriani is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ with a club as he prepares to make his Gallagher Premiership return.
According to Neil Fissler from The Rugby Paper, the 33-year-old, who left Gloucester in December, is close to agreeing on a one-year deal with Bath.
According to the Sky Sports report, Dean Richards’ Newcastle are also interested. The Falcons interest was first reported in an exclusive report from RUCK.
In France, Top 14 giant Clermont, who have been linked with Cipriani in the past when he left Wasps. are also in the hunt.
Fellow French sides Lyon and Toulon are also thought to be interested, having been in the market for a standoff for some time.
Japanese Top League side Toyota Jido Shokki Shuttles, could look to sign Cipriani as a replacement if Freddie Burns rejoins Leicester Tigers.
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DID YOU KNOW? A keen all-round sportsman, Cipriani played junior football for Queens Park Rangers and was offered youth terms by Reading
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