, Exeter boss Rob Baxter has identified him as someone he’d love to bring to Sandy Park. Lyon, Montpellier and Toulon are also said to be interested in Moriarty.
Every year, we see a whole host of players who find themselves out of contract, some of whom can be considered as some of the world's elite.
Here's a look at the best XV of players who will be out of contract next summer.
15. Leigh Halfpenny - Scarlets
The fullback signed a three-year deal with Scarlets in August 2017, turning down an offer from Bath, to return to Wales from Toulon. It's now expected that he will join Bath, who remain interested in the experienced international.
Prediction: Will sign for Bath
14. Jonny May – Leicester Tigers
Tigers will ty to keep him, but the speedsters stock has significantly risen in recent years. With only a few years left, he’ll be looking for one last big payday before ending his career on the French coast probably. Saracens and Quins are the two teams being linked with May so far but we expect more teams to join the chase.
Prediction: Joining Quins
13. Huw Jones - Glasgow Warriors
According to
Netwerk24, Jones would now like to leave the Warriors after falling out with the coaches and wants a move to the Gallagher Premier Premiership in 2020/21. Although he has yet to put pen to paper, Jones was poised to sign a two-year deal with Leicester Tigers last season and that offer is thought to be still on the table.
Prediction: He'll head to Welford Road
12. Alex Lozowski – Saracens
Could be another victim of Sarries salary cap breach. Back in 2017 there was no shortage of interest and it’s more than likely there’d be a long queue of clubs interested in his services again. A return to Wasps is what seems most likely at this stage, with Lima Sopoaga and Jimmy Gopperth reportedly leaving the Ricoh this summer.
Prediction: Heading back to Wasps
11. Sean Maitland - Saracens
The Scotland international wing is out of contract in the summer and will likely be let go by Sarries as they attempt to balance their books moving forward. His former clubs Glasgow and London Irish are thought to be considering a move for the New Zealand-born speedster
Prediction: Join London Irish
10. George Ford – Leicester Tigers
While talks are ongoing both he and the struggling Premiership club are hopeful of agreeing on a new deal before the end of the year which could see his salary rise to £600,000. If not, it’s thought that Sale sharks will renew their interest in the fly-half, who they tried to sign back in 2016.
PREDICTION: Stay at Leicester
9. Ben Youngs – Leicester Tigers
There had been some speculation in one publication that Saints could target Youngs if the England No.9 failed to agree new terms at Tigers. However, Chris Boyd squashed these rumours. It is probably just his agent looking for another £100k.
Prediction: Will flirt with a move away but likely stay at Leicester
1. Ellis Genge – Leicester Tigers
Rumours persist that Bristol Bears want to bring the hometown hero back to Ashton Gate while other reports suggest he will pen an extension with Tigers. This one could really go either way.
Prediction: No idea
2. Stuart McInally - Edinburgh
A product of George Watson’s College, McInally joined his hometown team in 2010. It's likely there will be plenty of interest from Gallagher Premiership sides but the hooker will more than likely stay in the Scottish capital.
Prediction: Stay at Edinburgh
3. Kyle Sinckler – Harlequins
The tighthead will definitely not be staying at Harlequins. According to reports, Gloucester are the current favourites but with big-earners Ian Madigan and John Afoa set to leave Ashton Gate, we think Bristol Bears will use their financial muscle to recruit the premier tighthead.
Prediction: Will join Bristol Bears
4. Nick Isiekwe – Saracens
The 6’7 lock would be an incredible signing for any Gallagher Premiership club. With Maro Itoje, Will Sketon and George Kruis on huge contracts, Saracens may not have the budget to keep hold of upstart. If Tigers let a number of internationals leave this summer, Isiekwe could be the sort of star they target to improve their faltering pack.
Prediction: Joining Tigers, but this is just a guess
5. Devin Toner - Leinster
London Irish are looking to recruit the towering Ireland international when his contract at Leinster expires at the end of the season. The 33-year-old isn’t sure about the opportunity as he contemplates retirement.
Prediction: Will hang up his large boots
6. Cory Hill - Dragons
The Dragons will want to keep Hill, a leader who never fails to front up. But there is speculation their great rivals Cardiff Blues are keen to lure him to the Arms Park.
Prediction: No idea
7. Justin Tipuric - Ospreys
He is reportedly weighing up a £500,000-a-year offer to move to Ashton Gate with Bristol Bears. It’s also reported that Clermont Auvergne, Toulon and Toulouse are also interested in the 73-cap world-class openside.
Prediction: Joining Bristol
8. Ross Moriarty - Dragons
His two-year contract with the Dragons expires at the end of the season and, according to The Rugby Paper
Prediction: Exeter-bound
