Ashton looks likely to leave Northampton
Northampton Director of rugby Jim Mallinder has admitted it is unlikely that England wing Chris Ashton will remain at the club beyond the current season.
Saints have made no secret of their desire to retain the services of the 24-year-old former League star, who has scored 90 tries for Saints as well as 15 tries in his 18 Test appearances.
But Ashton is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a move to Premiership champions Saracens and seems unwilling to consider a new deal at Franklin's Gardens.
"There's not an offer on the table, because his agent doesn't want to talk to us," Mallinder told BBC Look East.
"We've not had discussions and I think his mind is elsewhere. If he wanted to stay, we'd talk to him.
"If any player wants to go, for whatever reason, whether that's moving to London, or a massive financial offer, we're not going to stand in their way.
"We'll shake their hand and we'll get players who want to play for Northampton."
Northampton chairman Leon Barwell has previously stated that the club will not break the bank in order to keep hold of Ashton.
