Pinner to Monarch?

Have heard it (or read at least!) that George Pinner, Beeston's first choice and the England and GB number one, is supposed to be making the switch to Monarch. Apparently an official statement would be made soon, with Pinner said to have been involved with improving their rhp design and helping out with pad designs. Interesting move as Mercian aren't going to have the GB keeper wearing their kit, but still have Mason on their books at Guildford (and he happens to be involved in a managerial role regardless!), with Harris, Isaacs and Hibbert in the national leagues also now wearing Mercian.