The latest round of talks between Yorkshire and top batsman Anthony McGrath have failed to produce any positive results and the player has yet to commit himself to a future with his native county.

But chief executive Stewart Regan said that both parties were still in dialogue and he would be talking to McGrath again after Tuesday's meeting of the Yorkshire Management Board.

McGrath, who has been linked with a move to Lancashire and Sussex, still has two years of his contract to run and, although Yorkshire have said that they will not release him, they are anxious for McGrath to be happy and under no duress. The length of time it is taking to resolve matters, however, indicates that McGrath still feels unsettled, even though David Byas will have no control over professional cricket should he accept his new role as head of cricket development.

New captain Chris Adams, who will take up full-time duties at Headingley Carnegie Stadium next month, is now in charge of full-time cricket at the club.

Meanwhile, Yorkshire have targeted their second overseas player for next season and are just awaiting his signature before revealing his name.