LIST | 5 players linked with summer moves to Wasps

, despite interest from his former employers, Wasps are the current favourite to land the 27-year-old.

The black and golds did very little in-bound business last summer with Ryan Mills being the headline name, making the switch from Worcester Warriors.

They'll be far more active this summer with a host of big names ready to move to Coventry ahead of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season.

Here are five players who could move to the Ricoh Arena, according to reports.

Wasps are on the verge of signing Bath lock ahead of the 2021/22 season, according to

The Rugby Paper. They're on the hunt for a big second row replacement for Welsh international Will Rowlands who is set to join a Welsh region next season to keep his international career alive, with the Dragons his most likely destination. At 6ft 7ins and 18 and half stone, Stooke is a like for like replacement for 6ft 8ins Rowlands.

Rumours took off on the internet last week after a keen-eyed motorist claimed that he spotted the Exeter Chiefs centre and members of the Wasps staff, including head coach Blackett, in conversation in a motorway services station. Devoto is believed to be seen as a long-term replacement for 37-year-old Jimmy Gopperth.

The World Cup-winner was previously linked with Bath, Sale Sharks and Saracens back in 2018, but decided to remain in South Africa after being appointed Springbok skipper, becoming the first black man to hold the position. According to RUCK sources, Wasps want to sign the 29-year-old, who could make a move to the Ricoh Arena as the black and golds marquee signing ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Exeter Chiefs and Wasps are battling to lure the powerhouse loosehead away from West Country rivals Bath. Obano, who was a member of the Wasps academy before moving to Bath in 2014, is reportedly interested in re-joining his former club.

The Argentina fullback established himself as fan favourite during his time with Exeter Chiefs and will be a free agent next summer when his contract with Bordeaux-Begles expires. According to The Rugby Paper