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Junior Kpoku, a key part of England Under-20s' World Cup win in 2024, is keen to move to Sale and push for a spot in the senior squad before next year's World Cup.

The 20-year-old, who can play in the back row and at lock, is at French side Racing 92, making him ineligible for selection by head coach Steve Borthwick.

However, Sale want to bring Kpoku back to England and add back-five physicality to their pack next season after failing in attempts to sign Leicester's George Martin, who opted for Saracens, and Chandler Cunningham-South, who extended his contract with Harlequins.