Here we take a look at five transfers which will almost certainly be announced before the end of the season.
1. Peter O'Mahony to Saracens
The veteran back-rower will reportedly be on the move next summer with a number of clubs chasing his signature. O'Mahony, who joined Munster over a decade ago, will be out of contract and already has several French clubs interested, according to The Rugby Paper. The 31-year-old
has also linked to Saracens, which we think could definitely happen.
2. Owen Farrell to Toulon
Farrell is reportedly trying to arrange a short-term loan move to the Top14, according to a source in France. With
the start of the Championship up in the air, the Saracens star doesn’t want be sat idle between the conclusion of the Autumn Nations Cup (6th December, 2020) and the start of the 2021 Six Nations (6th February,2010). This certainly could happen.
3. Zach Mercer to Montpellier
Bath’s talismanic back-rower could be a shock departure next summer when his contract with the black, blue and whites expires. New Montpellier director of rugby Philippe Saint-Andre is understood to be a big fan of Mercer and has told
The Daily Mail: “We are watching many players and Zach is one of them.”
With an England return looking unlikely, this could well happen.
4. Santiago Cordero to Wasps
One of the heroes of Argentina’s historic victory over New Zealand has been linked by The Rugby Paper with a move to Wasps. The 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. This move would make a lot of sense.
5. Marcus Smith to Bath
Bath's hunt for a top quality fly-half continues. The 21-year-old, who has
also been linked with a move to Lyon in the Top 14, will be out of contract in 2021 when his current three-year contract comes to an end.Stuart Potter moved to deny this transfer rumour, but we think the deal could happen if the money is right.