Owen Farrell is set to make a sensational return to Saracens.
The former England captain is leaving French club Racing 92 and returning to Saracens after they agreed to pay a transfer fee of around £170,000.
Farrell, who only joined Racing 92 last year, is expected to sign a five-year deal with Saracens - where he spent 16 seasons before moving to France.
The 33-year-old is understood to be taking up the role of a player-coach role with a view to moving into coaching when he retires.
Farrell’s return to Saracens would mean that is he technically again able to play for England, who are touring Argentina and the USA this summer.
It is unclear if the fly-half would want to return to the international stage, however, after stepping back from it following the 2023 World Cup for mental health reasons.
Farrell has won over 100 caps for England and could still be involved with the British & Irish Lions this summer, who are heading to Australia and will be coached by his father, Andy.
Saracens boss Mark McCall had hinted towards the end of this season that the club may look to bring Farrell back, despite him having a year left on his deal with Racing 92.
Farrell can be signed as an injury replacement for Alex Lozowski - who is out injured until the end of this year.
“We think we’re a bit vulnerable at 10, to be honest,” said McCall. “We’ve got quite a lot of 12s and 13s, but we’re vulnerable at 10 because Alex Goode’s retired and he’s played 10 a lot for us.
“When Alex Lozowski gets an injury, then you're entitled to use an injury dispensation, given the length of the injury, and bring a new player to the club from outside your squad, but he can only play in the same position as the person who's been injured.
“Obviously, Alex plays 10, 12, 13 and the player coming in can only come in for the same money or less. So those are your factors.
“He (Owen) doesn't have to play 10, he can play other positions as well. So for our young talents who are developing, it could be a great thing to have him there.”
