LIST | Four Saracens players linked with shock exits in 2022

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. Loosehead prop Vunipola, 30, is undoubtedly one of the finest players in his position in the world and there is a sense among fans he is one who got away having come through the youth set-up at Bristol Rugby a decade ago having been at Millfield School.

England international Lozowski wants to play regularly at fly-half in the Gallagher Premiership, which is something that seems unlikely if he stays at Saracens due to the large shadow cast by England captain Owen Farrell. The 28-year-old, who impressed playing number 10 for Montpellier in the Top 14 last season, is also out of contract this summer after last signing a two-year extension in the summer of 2020.

Bordeaux have put Billy at the top of their shopping list for next summer. Clermont Auvergne are also reportedly interested in the powerhouse number 8 according to The Rugby Paper with talks thought to have begun. The French sides boss Christophe Urios is keen on the England international with former Northampton Saints No.8 Louis Picamoles set to retire.

Northampton-born Taylor has been with Saracens since signing from Bedford in 2012 - and has played "a central" role in their years of trophy-winning success. Out of contract next summer, the Scotland international has been linked with a move to his hometown club Saints.