Perpignan and Montpellier are chasing the signature of England centre Manu Tuilagi.

Tuilagi would join up with his nephew Posolo Tuilagi at Perpignan and represent the same club his brother Henry did. While Sale are hoping to to retain his services, Montpellier are also keen to swoop for the centre.

Montpellier are set to release several players this summer and director of rugby Bernard Laporte and head coach Patrice Collazo are keen to sign Tuilagi.

A move to France would make Tuilagi unavailable to England head coach Steve Borthwick beyond the June internationals Montpellier are also ...