Sale Sharks winger Marland Yarde

Sale’s Marland Yarde set to stay after Leicester move doesn’t materialise

are close to agreeing an extension with former winger Marland Yarde, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Saint Lucia-born Yarde, who joined the in November 2017, had spoken to when they were looking to replace Jonny May.

The Tigers opted to sign Fiji international Nemani Nadolo from outfit instead, leaving Yarde with limited options.

The 28-year-old battled back to form before the season was suspended following a career- threatening knee injury which saw him on the operating table three times.

The former and flyer enlisted elite coach Jonas Dodoo, who guided long jumper Greg Rutherford to Olympic glory, to help get his career back on track.

The Rugby Paper reported in March that Yarde was staying with Sale after the Tigers switch fell through.

He is likely to be offered a 12-month deal by Steve Diamond.

NEIL FISSLER

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