Harlequins keen to recruit Roberts
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Signing Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts would be a "big statement" by Harlequins, the club's director of rugby Conor O'Shea says.
Quins have had advanced discussions with the player, who is set to leave Racing Metro at the end of the season.
There is also interest from his former region Cardiff Blues, who have made an offer to tempt him back to Wales.
"If we could get someone of Jamie's ability it would be a big statement of what we are about," O'Shea said.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, he added: "But that's his decision, not mine, and we will respect whatever …
Quins have had advanced discussions with the player, who is set to leave Racing Metro at the end of the season.
There is also interest from his former region Cardiff Blues, who have made an offer to tempt him back to Wales.
"If we could get someone of Jamie's ability it would be a big statement of what we are about," O'Shea said.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, he added: "But that's his decision, not mine, and we will respect whatever …
