Racing 92 respond to French reports of shock Owen Farrell switch

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top 14 club Racing 92 have denied reaching an agreement with Owen Farrell after reports in France stated the fly half was in “advanced negotiations” over a shock move to France. However, we deny any agreement concerning the English player Owen Farrell.” The fly half, who became his nation’s leading points scorer during the Rugby World Cup, is thought to be out of contract with Saracens at the end of the season but had been expected to re-sign with the Premiership champions having spent the entirety of his career with the club. open image in gallery Owen Farrell had been expected to re-sign with Saracens Were Farrell to join Racing 92, he would become unavailable for international selection, with only players based in England currently able to be selected by Steve Borthwick. The England head coach expressed his hope this week that Farrell would play for England again despite the 32-year-old’s decision to step away from international duty.