Couple the rumours about Cips with those that Goode has mentioned on his Podcast, and I think Cips will be off. I think Dai has known for some time, as he will already about Thompson and Bassett (I think they too will be off).
I think he has a 10 lined up, and has for a long time. But that 10 was not available in the Autumn internationals, so he was probably in one of those squads. Despite what others have said, I think he is coming from the SH, and not France.
So, you are looking for a player with International caps, probably played in the recent Internationals, who does not have a contract in Japan or Super Rugby for 2018. I looked real hard, and I think Handre Pollard ticks all those boxes. Then you have to look for clues.
The last press reports about him having a contract are years ago, and that contract expired at the end of the Autumn Internationals (for the Boks and Bulls). Bulls have said they were trying to re-sign him, some while ago, but no further comment. He was recently, for no apparent reason dropped from the Bulls' team. He played against Wales (very well), but was replaced in the game and has not played since.
There are rumours that he won't be picked again for the Boks unless he signs a contract in SA, but he is way too late to do that for 2018.
Some senior people in the game in SA have publicly advised him to get a contract in Europe.
Wasps cannot say anything because they don't want to appear to be signing him before Cips announces he is leaving, otherwise fans may think Cips has been forced out.
He is a very good 10, and has the potential to be a world beater. His kicking is on a par with Jimmy, which is essential, and his tackling is excellent. He also sometimes plays 15.
That's what I think. I know there have been mentions of Cooper, but, on further reflection, I don't see that. A bit of a loose cannon.