Rugby Transfer Rumours Round-Up: Dan Carter, Denny Solomona & more

Round-up of rugby transfer rumours. All the latest online speculation linking players with moves. Please remember these are internet rumours, gathered in one place for your convenience, not RUCK stories.

Harry Thacker, the Leicester Tiger's hooker, is close to joining Championship side Bristol at the end of the season. FULL STORY (Numerous)

Sale Sharks are hoping to sign a world-class lock for next season and have identified the Springbok lock Franco Mostert as their number one target. FULL STORY (The Rugby Paper)

Argentina star Santiago Cordero wants to leave Jaguares and Gloucester are the favourites to land the explosive utility back. FULL STORY (Rugby Inside Line)

The Dragons are close to making a huge statement of intent by luring Wales and Lions star Ross Moriarty to Rodney Parade. (Numerous)

Toulon are the new favourites to sign Leicester's powerhouse prop Logovi'i Mulipola when his contract expires at the end of the season. (The Rugby Paper)

All Blacks great Dan Carter is likely to play out his rugby career with the Kobe Kobelco Steelers in Japan, a Japanese news agency is reporting. (Kyodo)

Sale Sharks want hooker Tommy Taylor to return to the club from Wasps in the summer. (The Rugby Paper)

It has been suggested that England winger Denny Solomona could depart Sale to join Wasps in the summer. (Talking Rugby Union)

Wasps search for a new fly-half has led them to ex-All Black Luke McAlister, who may join from Toulon. (The Rugby Paper)

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has reportedly signed a deal worth £400,000 per annum to join Bristol. FULL STORY (Rugby Inside Line)

Olympic bronze medalist Kwagga Smith impressed for the Barbarians against the All Blacks and is keen for a move to the Premiership with Wasps, Leicester and Gloucester all interested. (The Rugby Paper)