Conor Murray is the latest Irish player to be linked with a move to France.

According to the Irish Independent, Racing Metro are lining up a move for the Munster scrum half.

The 24 year old Ireland is out of contract next summer and tonight Racing Metro president Jacky Lorenzetti is a guest at Ronan O'Gara's testimonial dinner in Cork. The Independent reports that Lorenzetti will attempt to step up his efforts to sign Murray.

Murray has emerged as one of the best scrum-halves in Europe over the past year. He was picked for the Lions tour and was very close to being the first choice No 9 on the tour according to Off The Ball regular Liam Toland.

Ronan O'Gara will be speaking to Pat Kenny live in Cork today at 11am.

©INPHO/Dan Sheridan