Transfer Round-Up: Itoje's wage demands as Marchant nears Quins exit
Rugby NewsTuesday, 11 October 2022 at 16:43
to re-sign with the club.
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takes a look at all the latest transfer stories with their rugby Transfer Round-UpRugby Transfer Round-Up:
MARCHANT IN ADVANCED TALKS
In search of a high-level international centre for next season, Stade Francais have entered advanced talks with England and Harlequins playmaker Joe Marchant.
According to information from Midi Olympique, Marchant and the capital club are in advanced contact. FULL STORY
ITOJE'S CRAZY WAGE DEMANDS
England superstar Maro Itoje is reportedly demanding a huge pay increase from Saracens
Reports in France suggest Itoje will want to overtake Owen Farrell as the clubs highest-paid player, however, to stay at the club beyond the 2022/23 season. FULL STORY
BIGGAR'S LIKELY NEXT CLUB REVEALED
Dan Biggar has emerged as a target for Brive and Toulon, with the Northampton Saints fly-halves contract set to expire next summer.
The Wales international confirmed he will leave Franklin’s Gardens before the 2023 Rugby World Cup and Midi Ollympique has reported both Top 14 teams ‘want’ him.
THREE STAY WITH BATH, ONE LIKELY GOES
Three of Bath’s four arrivals from Worcester Warriors on short-term deals are set to make their move to the Rec permanent.
Ollie Lawrence, Valery Morozov and Fergus Lee-Warner have all signed deals to keep them at the Rec until at least the end of the 2022/23 season, SomersetLive has reported this morning.
However, former Worcester club captain and England international Hill is still understood to be leaving the door open for to explore other opportunities with both Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs reportedly keen on his services. FULL STORY
SPRINGBOK GREAT JOINS ULSTER
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff is to join Ulster next season. The 30-year-old, 72-times capped World Cup winner has reached agreement with the province on a three-year deal and will make the move from the Stormers and Western Province after France 2023. FULL STORY
SAINTS SIGN BIGGAR REPLACEMENT
Northampton Saints have secured the signature of Fin Smith on a multi-year deal, with the highly-rated young fly-half joining the men in Black, Green and Gold with immediate effect.
The exciting 20-year-old arrives at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from Worcester Warriors where he has progressed through the Academy set-up. FULL STORY
EXETER WANT TO KEEP NOWELL
Exeter Chiefs have opened talks with England and Lions winger Jack Nowell about extending his deal with the club despite serious interest from clubs in the Top 14. FULL STORY
WINGER RETURNS TO SCOTLAND
Edinburgh Rugby have announced the British & Irish Lions and Scotland star winger Duhan van der Merwe is coming back to the capital on a long-term deal, subject to visa, medical and regulatory clearances.
The 6ft 4in, 105kg strike-runner scored 32 tries in 67 appearances for Edinburgh after joining from Montpellier in 2017 – his scintillating form propelling him into the international spotlight after qualifying for Scotland on residency grounds. FULL STORY
BATLEY REJOINS BRISTOL
Versatile forward Joe Batley has re-joined Bristol Bears with immediate effect, the club have confirmed.
The 26-year-old, who can play in the second row and back row, returns to Ashton Gate after leaving Worcester Warriors. FULL STORY
MALINS CONFIRMS NEXT CLUB
Max Malins has confirmed he will sign for Bristol Bears from July 2023 on a two-year deal.
The 25-year-old, who spent the 2019/20 season at Ashton Gate, was last season’s leading Premiership try scorer, with 16. FULL STORY
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