Dan Carter says he has not spoken to former All Blacks team-mates Andrew Mehrtens, Anton Oliver or Tana Umaga who are now playing and coaching with Toulon.

And neither has he had the opportunity to look around the wealthy French club's facilities.

All Blacks and Crusaders first five-eighths Carter once again dodged questions about his playing future on Tuesday, stating he had not spoken to former Crusaders team-mate Mehrtens or made a decision about whether he will re-sign with the New Zealand Rugby Union or head overseas.

"No, I haven't had a chance to talk to any of the players playing offshore."

Reports from France that mega-rich club Toulon believes it will snare Carter's signature if it gains promotion to the Top 14 club competition also drew a blank.

"We are looking at all the options, even a couple of clubs or even if I even want to go in one direction and stay put. There are all sorts of possibilities we are looking at."

Mehrtens joined Toulon last year after a two-year stint with London club Harlequins, while Oliver moved to France following the World Cup. Umaga is the team's coach.

Carter is the hottest player in the international rugby market and wealthy Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal is reportedly prepared to shell out up to $1.4 million for six months work.

However, Carter was not prepared to say which club, or if the New Zealand Rugby Union was closest to winning his services.

"I don't think you rank them in any order. Obviously there has been a lot of talk and comment about that. That's just one of those things. I know what is going on and so do my management team."

Carter gave no hint of when he will make a decision.

On Monday, All Blacks coach Graham Henry indicated Carter will still be a part of his plans, even if he declares he is leaving New Zealand at the end of the season.

Unless a player was leaving immediately after the Super 14, Henry said he would be considered.

Carter, meanwhile, is expected to start for the Crusaders against the Highlanders on Saturday night after recovering from an ankle injury to make his first appearance in six weeks last weekend. "It's no worse because of the game time, which is good. Another game under the belt this week and it will only progress and be better because of it."