Tuesday's Rugby Transfer Round-Up.
RUMOUR: Bath fullback Anthony Watson has “made up his mind” that he will leave with the 27-year-old reportedly set for talks with Wasps. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Saracens are ready to inflame their rivalry with Premiership champions Harlequins by making a move for England U20 lock Hugh Tizard (The Rugby Paper). FULL STORY
DONE: Former Harlequins and England under-20 winger Gabriel Ibitoye is set to move this summer following a stint with the the Tel Aviv Heat in Israel, and Bristol are understood to have won his signature. FULL STORY
NO THANKS: Glasgow and Munster have failed with an attempt to lure Wasps star Malakai Fekitoa for next season when his contract in the East Midlands runs out. He's instead keen on a move to the Top 14. (The Rugby Paper) FULL STORY
STAYING: Munster forwards coach Graham Rowntree has signed a two-year contract extension to 2024, the Irish province confirmed on Tuesday. FULL STORY
TARGET: Wales and Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is on a single-year deal with the WRU and the Ospreys with reports suggesting a number of Japanese clubs are desperate to sign the 36-year-old. They are reportedly willing to offer the second-row more than £1.5 million over two seasons.
RUMOUR: Wales full-back Liam Williams isn’t actually out of contract at the Scarlets, but there is continuing speculation a move to Cardiff could be on the cards after WalesOnline revealed he had held talks back in November.
STAYING: Veteran scrum-half Danny Care is set to play on for a 17th season at Harlequins after winning the Gallagher Premiership last season. FULL STORY
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