Bristol Bears are set to complete the shock signing of Bath scrum-half Chris Cook for the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season, according to The Rugby Paper.
The 28-year-old, who is a graduate of the Bath Rugby Academy, having made his academy debut back in 2009 is set to be surplus to requirements once Bath confirm the arrival of Ben Spencer from Saracens.
Former England U20 international Cook has spent the whole of his career at his home town club, which he joined in 2010, apart from short loan spells at London Welsh and Esher.
Meanwhile, Bath have issued advice to season ticket holders to say all suspended fixtures will be rescheduled with the strongest intentions.
5 huge deals that could still happen ahead of 2020/21 season
As transfers continue to be completed ahead of the 2020/21 Premiership season, there are a number of moves still on the agenda...
1. Sergio Parisse (London Irish)
The Italy legend could continue his professional career in 2020/21 after London Irish offered him a lucrative one-year contract, according to RUCK sources.
With survival confirmed following Saracens relegation, London Irish have been on hunt for a marquee signing ahead of their move to Brentford FC’s new Community Stadium. It’s projected to have a capacity of 17,250.
This move could definitely still happen.
2. Jonny May (Newcastle Falcons)
The Leicester Tigers ace was told he’d have to accept a £100,000-a-year pay-cut to remain at Welford Road, but the Newcastle Falcons are lining up a move for the England flier.
Newcastle Director of Rugby Dean Richards has reportedly made contact with May to see if he’d be interested in a move to Kingston Park.
Although, it's understood he rather remain in the Midlands, it's a move that could definitely still happen.
3. Ross Moriarty (Leicester Tigers)
The Premiership side have emerged as favourites to tempt British Lions back row away from the Dragons.
The 25-year-old who is out of contract at the end of the season, helped Wales finish fourth at the World Cup. He has been attracting plenty of interest from the Premiership and France.
Moriarty, who plays at flanker and No.8, spent six years in the Premiership at Gloucester before joining the Dragons two years ago.
Exeter Chiefs, Northampton Saints and Bath have all taken a look at him along with big-spending French sides Lyon, Montpellier and Toulon.
4. Matt Kvesic (Worcester Warriors)
No sign of this being confirmed but he has reportedly “agreed a deal” to return to boyhood club Warriors.
The 27-year-old headed to Gloucester having emerged through the academy at Sixways, making 55 appearances before leaving as a hot prospect at the age of 20.
5. Alex Lozowski (Bath Rugby)
The West Country side are thought to be looking to sign Saracens’ Alex Lozowski who could be the exactly the sort of player needed to come in and unlock the Bath backline.
While Lozowski has played much of his recent rugby at centre he is also an experienced 10 and would make an able back-up option at fly-half however Bath are reported to be in a battle with Sale Sharks to land the versatile England international.
He will definetly leave Sarries, it's just a matter of where he ends up.
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