Premiership interest in Rapaic

The 30-year-old has a wealth of experience across Europe, and has had trials in England in the past.

Liverpool brought the Croat over for a short spell to take a longer look, but decided against handing the tricky flanker a contract.

Rapaic has impressed in two separate spells in Italy, primarily with Perugia, but also with his present club Ancona and has experience in Turkish football with Fenerbahce.

Playing for his nation in 2004, Rapaic was particularly impressive in the 2-2 draw against France - scoring from the penalty spot and creating problems down the left for William Gallas.

Rapaic also laid on the wicked cross that handed Croatia's Nico Kovac the opening goal against England in the 4-2 defeat, and could well be now bringing his talents to The Premiership - with Manchester City believed to be among his suitors.