Northampton Saints could move to sign Finn Russell when his contract with Racing 92 expires at the end of the 2022/23 Premiership season.
The Parisians have emerged as favourites to take Wales star Dan Biggar the other way when he leaves Franklin's Gardens at the end of the season, according to The Rugby Paper.
RUCK sources suggest that Saints would be interested in brining the mercurial number 10 to to the club, but would not be willing to pay anymore than the £600,000 they already pay Biggar
Russell seemed unbothered by his shock exclusion from the Scotland squad ahead of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series.
The fly-half was in fine form, kicking 18 total points and setting up three tries as the Parisians overcame league-leaders Montpellier 38-31 in French capita on Friday nightl.
Talking after the game, Russell said: "Going back and forward can be tough so it's good for me to be here and I'm enjoying my rugby here"
Reacting to Russell's comment, one fan said: "He really doesn't care does he. No wonder Townsend kicked him to the curb.:
"Bored of Russell thinking he's world-class," said another.
The relationship between the mercurial fly-half and head coach Gregor Townsend has been strained in recent times.
The 30-year-old walked out of the Scotland squad in early 2020 ahead of the Six Nations, criticising Townsend’s coaching methods.
He was also dropped from the Scotland team for the final match of the 2022 Six Nations against Ireland on the back of being one of six players who went on unauthorised night out in Edinburgh.
Russell was also subsequently omitted, reportedly rested, from the squad that toured Argentina over the summer.
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Meet the Six Nations rugby Wags including a heptathlete and youtuber
#1. JO COOPS (CONNOR MURRAY)
Munster scrum half Conor Murray is dating 2015 Miss Universe Ireland winner Joanna Cooper. She studied Journalism at Belfast University and now works as a model, on the books of Present Model Management and Studio Paris MGMT.
#2. GILL HOGG (STUART HOGG)
Hogg – who is even admired by Harry Potter author JK Rowling – married long-term partner Gill in 2016. They now have three young children – Archie, Olivia and George.
They’re both from the small town of Hawick and their parents are friends – although the Glasgow Warriors fullback has revealed he spent months asking her on a date but she would ignore his messages.
#3. SOPHIE HARRIES (LIAM WILLIAMS)
He has got it right on and off the pitch. The Swansea-born fullback is engaged to model Sophie Harries, who describes herself as a “small town Welsh girl living in London.”
#4. BETH DOLLING (MARCUS SMITH)
The England and Harlequins fly-half has been dating the professional model for over a year.
#5. JESSICA LAWES (COURTNEY LAWES)
Not that you can tell from her flawless figure, but the property developer and blogger has four children with her husband Courtney.
#6. EMMA CANNING (FINN RUSSELL)
Despite reportedly splitting up for a while, the beautiful model and heptathlete uploaded pictures of the couple together recently and the Monaco Grand Prix.
#7. GEORGIE FARRELL (OWEN FARRELL)
Despite being one of the games' global superstars, his wife has chosen to keep her life extremely private. The couple, both 28, tied the knot in the summer of 2018 and Owens better half gave birth to their son, Tommy, in March.
The pair pose for a photo after a Saracens game
#8. SOPHIE MAY (JONNY MAY)
She married the England speedster three years ago. Sophie earns her living as a personal trainer, posting regular updates on the Girlsontopoffitness Instagram page.
#9. CHARLOTTE YOUNGS (BEN YOUNGS)
The beautiful wife of Ben Youngs works as a cosmetic nurse at an upscale Leicester clinic. The pair have two young children, Boris, four, and two-year-old Billie. With a private Instagram account, Charlotte clearly definitely prefers to stay away from the media spotlight.
#10. ANNEKA MADGETT (ALI PRICE)
The scrum-half is currently dating Content Creator/Youtuber Anneka Madgett - who covers a variety of topics including self love, mental health, fashion, makeup, food & fitness!
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