Scotland Star Meets With French Giants As Deal Moves Closer
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Scotland and Glasgow playmaker Finn Russell has emerged as a target for Racing 92.
Russell, who was a late call-up to this summer’s Lions tour is being touted as a potential long-term replacement for Dan Carter who’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
Racing have already brought in Springbok Pat Lambie, but are said to be interested in bringing the Scotland stat also on a deal worth a reported €450,000 a season.
Midi Olympique are reporting a ‘firm offer’ has been made to the Scotland international, and while Carter is likely to sign on for one more season, Russell is keen on the move.
According to @midi_olympique Racing 92 have made "a firm offer" to Finn Russell. Apparently the fly-half was in Paris recently to meet them
— Sacrebleu (@rugbyrosbif) September 25, 2017
Midi say that Russell is an attractive option because "he's less expensive" than other international fly-halves.
— Sacrebleu (@rugbyrosbif) September 25, 2017
Midi alleges that Russell comes in at a very reasonable €450,000 a season
Frankly, I don't know how some of these players make ends meet— Sacrebleu (@rugbyrosbif) September 25, 2017
Midi says that Russell is "interested by an adventure in France" even though paper says Dan Carter is likely to sign on for 1 more season
— Sacrebleu (@rugbyrosbif) September 25, 2017
