Wasps’ Dai Young hints at a possible move for Wales and Toulon full-back Leigh Halfpenny

Leigh Halfpenny is the latest household name to be linked with Wasps as director of rugby Dai Young outlines his intent to make high-calibre signings for next season.

Reports in Wales state the British and Irish Lions full-back is ready to leave Toulon next summer with the Ricoh Arena among possible destinations that also include the Blues and Scarlets.

Wasps lose All Black Charles Piutau to Ulster at the end of the season and will need a replacement, but a week after denying an offer has been tabled for Leicester wrecking-ball Manu Tuilagi, Young says he is not surprised to see his club linked with Halfpenny.

Armed with the cash generated by the relocation to Coventry and the draw of playing at a club seemingly ready to reclaim their place at the Aviva Premiership's top table, Young expects to strengthen at the highest possible level.

"We will make no bones about it - this is recruitment season and we are looking at getting the best for us," Young said.

"There is no point me saying much more than that we are at a point where we are looking to strengthen our squad.

"Leigh Halfpenny is an obvious one because of the Charles Piutau situation - we have got Rob Miller as well, he is an England Saxon in his own right.

"I know Leigh really well. I was at Cardiff when he came through the system. We all know he is a quality player. So is Manu.

"I'm just looking forward to seeing who we get linked with next week! It is a great situation to be in, getting linked with these players."