TRANSFER NEWS |Leicester Tigers fan favourite set for shock departure
Transfer RumoursSunday, 21 June 2020 at 13:40
Leicester Tigers are set to lose two more stars with The Rugby Paper reporting that fullback Telusa Veainu and lock Tomas Lavanini are set to depart.
The article from Neil Fissler suggests a number of players are on the verge of leaving Welford Road after players reacted badly to pay cuts that would be implemented from next season.
Veainu, who was linked with a move to Northampton Saints last season, has already received a number of offers from Japan.
The Tonga international joined the club following some impressive performances at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, with the 29-year-old quickly becoming a fan favourite.
Meanwhile, Argentina powerhouse Lavanini, who only joined after the 2019 World Cup, is also expected to leave the club for a bigger contract elsewhere.
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Despite their struggles this season, Leicester Tigers could turn into serious title contenders if they make five major transfers in the summer.
1. Julian Montoya
The 55-cap Argentina hooker has been linked with a move to the Gallagher Premiership ahead of the 2020/21 season.
Players at the Jaguares have reportedly been told by the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) that they are free to take up offers from offshore clubs to continue playing rugby.
The hooker, who has been linked with a move to Welford Road by Rugby Inside Line, was one of the Pumas star performers at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, scoring four tries, which included a terrific hat-trick against Tonga.
2. Leone Nakarawa
The world-class was fired by Top 14 club Racing 92 last year for not turning up in time for the new season after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and was quickly snapped up by former club Glasgow Warriors in the PRO14 competition.
Now residing in Waila, Nausori due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he'd be a gamechanger for Tigers if they could bring him to Welford Road.
3. Scott Fardy
Fardy signed a one-year extension of a contract in 2019 with Leinster, but despite turning 35, the grizzled Aussie doesn’t look set to hang up his boots just yet.
He’s been in fine form for Leinster this season, and has been linked with a move to the Gallagher Premiership.
He’d be a great signing for Tigers.
4. Marland Yarde
Tigers were linked with the England international speedster before the quarantine began.
There was then a report from The Rugby Paper that he'd signed a new deal with Sale, but that hasn't been confirmed.
If Tigers can get him in, the 27-year-old would guarantee tries as long as he remains fit.
Absolutely a player to consider.
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