SARACENS have dismissed newspaper reports that they are on the verge of signing Australian hooker Jeremy Paul.

One national broadsheet today (Thursday) said the Men in Black were front-runners to seal the 30-year-old's capture after he confirmed he is seeking a move to Europe.

Paul, who has 72 caps, is in the final year of his contract with ACT Brumbies.

However, a Saracens official today described the report as 'completely untrue' and hinted it was the doing of the player's agent.