Bristol Bears are interested in England prop and it's NOT Mako Vunipola
Transfer RumoursSunday, 14 November 2021 at 20:34
Bristol Bears could reportedly switch their attention to Leicester captain Ellis Genge if they miss out on Saracens loosehead Mako Vunipola, according to The Rugby Paper.
TRP, who linked Vunipola with a move to Ashton Gate just last week, saw their report labelled 'wide of the mark' by The Telegraph.
They instead said Saracens have made the 31-year-old an offer to stay, but it's thought to be considerably less than his current deal. Both reports agree that he is out of contract at the end of the season and has been attracting interest from France.
It's also common knowledge that Pat Lam is very keen on strengthening his front row options' with John Afoa set to hang up his boots next summer.
Bristol-born Genge, who this week tested positive for Covid ahead of England’s match with Australia, is also in the final year of his deal with the Tigers.
Interestingly, the 26-year-old started his career with the Bears and has said he'd like to rejoin his hometown club before the end of his playing days.
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DONE: Leicester Tigers star Gareth Evans has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 30-year-old has made the decision to retire on medical grounds. FULL STORY
REPORTS: Japanese club Green Rockets Tokatsu have turned their attention from Scotland playmaker Finn Russell to England captain Owen Farrell, who is reportedly out of contract next summer.
RETURN: Former Harlequins boss Paul Gustard is set for a return to the Premiership as defence coach with Bath, according to The Rugby Paper.
GUILDFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 19: The Harlequins Head of Rugby, Paul Gustard looks on during a Harlequins training session at Surrey Sports Park on July 19, 2018 in Guildford, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paul Gustard
SIGNED: Exeter have alleviated the loss of South African Jacques Vermeulen to injury by signing Argentina back-rower Santiago Grondona for the remainder of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season. FULL STORY
SIGNED: Wasps have signed ex-Scotland prop Gordon Reid on a short-term deal. Last capped at the World Cup in 2019, the 34-year-old loosehead has been playing recently in the Scottish Premiership for Marr. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is reportedly investigating whether Saracens and England star Mako Vunipola would be open to a return to the city he started his professional career in. FULL STORY
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