Sale Sharks have made contact with Manu Tuilagi over a deal to sign the England centre, the PA news agency understands. The Sharks sit second in the Gallagher Premiership and recruiting Tuilagi – who left Leicester Tigers earlier this week – would provide a considerable boost to their title challenge. Manu Tuilagi, pictured, could sign for Sale Sharks having left Leicester Tigers over a contract dispute (Adam Davy/PA)Chief executive Andrea Pinchen claimed Tuilagi, Telusa Veainu, Greg Bateman, Noel Reid and Kyle Eastmond had refused to accept 25 per cent pay cuts for one year, with the Tigers battling both the coronavirus fallout and future salary cap reductions. Tuilagi and the other players leaving Leicester are understood to have the ability to sue the Tigers for constructive dismissal. The Rugby Football Union is expected to continue with its policy of refusing to consider overseas-based players for international selection.

Source: Express July 04, 2020 11:48 UTC