Rumour currently setting fire to the Donington Park World Superbike paddock is that legend Noriyuki Haga may be back in the series come Friday practice at Imola.

The Samurai of Slide is apparently set to replace Vittorio Iannuzzo at the Italian race as the Italian rider is said to be disaffected with the Grellini BMW squad he currently rides for.

More when we get it.