RUMOUR | Gloucester close in on Saracens forward

The local publication has reported that Singleton, who has won three caps for England, is now close to agreeing a three-year deal with the Cherry and Whites.

The 23-year-old only returned to his boyhood club last summer from Worcester Warriors but his future has been in doubt since the salary cap scandal.

Singleton had been earmarked by Leicester, but is now set to join the Cherry & Whites with Tom Youngs having signed a new deal to stay at Welford Road.

Gloucester are also thought to be locked a battle with Sale to sign another Saracens and England forward, lock Nick Isiekwe.

Nick Isiekwe | The lock has held talks with Gloucester but Sale is his most likely destination, according to the Mail Online.

Ben Earl | The back-rower, who made his England debut last week, is reportedly close to a loan move to Bristol, where he will join their new A-list recruits Kyle Sinckler and Semi Radradra.

Jack Singleton | The hooker had been targeted by Leicester Tigers, but is now likely joining Gloucester

Richard Wigglesworth | According to the Mail Online, the scrum-half is considering a return home to Sale, possibly on a coaching deal. He could also join Championship side Ealing, where he already works as a coach.

Alex Lozowski | The versatile back has been the subject of interest from Sale and Gloucester but Bath are also favourites to land the five-cap midfielder, according to Somerset Live.

Ben Spencer | The playmaker is close to agreeing a move to Bath. They looked at fellow No 9s Rhys Webb and Ali Price before the Englishman became available.

George Kruis | The lock is considering a move to Japan, where the 29-year-old lock could command a deal worth around £500,000 a year. Northampton Saints are also said to be interested, but could be priced out of a move.