Chris Ashton is one of the most divisive figures in rugby at present. The English winger has been awesome at times for Saracens, but has not featured for the Red Rose lately, as Eddie Jones prefers the likes of Anthony Watson and Jack Nowell.

He was left out of the squad for the international tests, but this was due to the fact that he is currently serving a 13 week ban.

Jones has stated that he would consider selecting the 29 year-old in the future.

However, the fact that Ashton is not getting game-time for his country may be frustrating, and he may be questioning the merits of staying in England for any longer.

According to reports in Midi Olympique, French giants Toulon are preparing a bid.

..Chris Ashton could soon be on his way to Toulon. Midi alleges an ‘intermediary’ of his agent has contacted RCT & Mourad is studying his CV — gavin mortimer (@gavinmortimer7) October 3, 2016

This would be a major coup for the French side, and while it would be a shock move, it is one that makes sense.

However, Ashton is not the sole target of the three-time European Cup winners.

That’s not all for Toulon. Midi claims the club’s in negotiations with Israel Dagg but ‘nothing has been signed’ and Japan remains an option — gavin mortimer (@gavinmortimer7) October 3, 2016

It seems that Toulon are set to flex their financial muscle once again.

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