After his meeting with Bordeaux Begles president Laurent Marti, it is clear that Ian Madigan wishes to be released from last year of his contract.
But where will he go, with interest from the RugbyRumour ever-presents Sale, along with Saints and Quins, it seems a move to the Aviva Premiership is very likely.
There are mumuors this week of a move for clubman Mike Brown, currently on duty with England, but could he be looking for pastures new.
The full-back has been with the club since 2005, but the Harlequin might be moving with countryman Ford to Leicester.
We mentioned in the last instalment of Rumours that Josh Strauss' time was up at Glasgow, predicting the English top tier as his next stop.
Newcastle and Exeter are top of the pile, but the French Top 14 powerhouse Toulouse have put their hat in the ring with a sizeable offer too.
We should all know by now the Bristol signing of All Black back-row forward Steven Luatua for next season, but what made him leave Super Rugby
Arguably entering his prime, the 25-year old may have been lurred by the familiar face of Pat Lam... or (most probably) the alleged £650k pay packet!
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