The Ospreys are reportedly set to make an audacious attempt to bring Lions number eight Taulupe Faletau back to Wales.
Faletau signed a long-term deal with Bath in 2018, extending the arrangement he took up when moving from the Dragons two years earlier.
But The Rugby Paper report that the Welsh region are looking into the option of signing him.
Meanwhile, WalesOnline understands no contact has yet been made with the 29-year-old.
He became the first Pacific Islander to play for Wales, having moved there from Tonga at the age of seven. He has since made 88 Test appearances, during which time he has reached a Rugby World Cup semi-final and quarter-final, won three Six Nations Championship titles (including two Grand Slams) and a British and Irish Lions Test Series victory in Australia.
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Faletau spent part of his education at Filton College, where he was spotted by Dragons as part of the Bristol Academy of Sport. One of the most exciting back row players in the world game, Faletau starred for Wales throughout their impressive 2015 Rugby World campaign.
Despite an injury-disrupted 2016/17 season, the Welsh international ended the season in impressive form picking up the Premiership's Player of the Month award for April. This was followed by a call-up for his second tour with the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand.
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1. Josh Matavesi
The flying Fijian has made quite the impression after his mid-season switch from Newcastle Falcons to replace Jamie Roberts but Bath boss Stuart Hooper revealed he only has a contract at The Rec until the end of the season. Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is known to be a huge fan of the player.
2. Henry Thomas
The 29-year-old seven cap England tighthead prop is in a precarious position having played just one game in 2019/20 when he injured his anterior cruciate ligament for a second time, different knee this time, playing against Wasps. The injury has ruled him out for the season but he is working his way back to full fitness.
3. Tom Homer
The fullback has been unlucky not to get a new deal at the club having started 11 out of 13 rounds of the Premiership this season in the 15 jersey, scoring three tries in the process. Newcastle Falcons are said to be interested in signing the Premiership veteran.
4. Freddie Burns
The fly-half is arguably the biggest name player on this list having returned to his hometown club from Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2017/18 season but this season he has become a bit part player. He has been linked with a move to Top 14 leaders Lyon and also reportedly has offers from Super Rugby clubs.
5. Will Chudley
The scrum half has started eight Premiership games this season with another three appearances off the bench as he and Chris Cook have competed for the nine jersey for most of the 2019/20 campaign. Could be forced out by the expected arrival of Ben Spencer on a three-year contract.
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