Gallagher Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers have reportedly lined up Scarlets centre Steff Hughes as a possible signing for next season.
The 27-year-old has proven himself to be one of Welsh rugby's most consistent performers - having captained the west Walians on a number of occasions.
And with Tigers coach Steve Borthwick on the lookout for a ball-playing centre to complement new marquee signing, Springbok World Cup winner Handre Pollard, it's reported that Hughes - who actually scored against Leicester in pre-season - could be top of the shopping list.
The Mail on Sunday report that the English outfit have made enquiries about signing the former Wales U20s captain - who has also filled in at fly-half since graduating through the ranks at Parc y Scarlets.
Since making his senior debut in 2013, Hughes has been a present figure in the Scarlets squad - offering stability whenever called upon in midfield.
Despite the consistency of performances, a senior Wales call has never come for the former Ysgol y Strade pupil.
That's not to say his efforts have gone unnoticed.
Former Scarlets coach Brad Mooar, now part of the All Blacks coaching ticket, once referred to him as a "man of steel" - also adding that he was ideal " son-in-law material ".
With the likes of Jonathan Davies, Johnny Williams, Scott Williams, Tyler Morgan and Corey Baldwin all vying for centre spots, it might be time for Hughes - who has turned out for the Scarlets more than 100 times - to test himself in pastures new.
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