A brand new crew has reportedly entered the race for Knights star Tyson Frizell.
Elsewhere, the Penrith Panthers might be on the verge of saying some key contract news however could discover it way more tough to increase one other star anytime quickly.
Manly are additionally reportedly planning to supply their five-eighth a bumper contract extension.
Read on for the newest NRL Transfer Whispers.
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SCHUSTER’S EXTENSION
The Sea Eagles are reportedly making ready handy younger gun playmaker Josh Schuster a contract extension earlier than he hits the open market on November 1.
The Samoan worldwide is contracted till the top of the 2024 season, which means rivals can desk their presents later this season.
But in line with The Daily Telegraph, Manly powerbrokers will reportedly desk a four-year $2.5 million provide to safe his providers till the top of 2027.
“We don’t want him going anywhere,” Manly boss Tony Mestrov stated.
“As a club we are not going to let other clubs come in and take our players. We want Josh to stay and we’ve put a good offer forward.
“The fact is, he is going to play his best footy under (coach) Anthony Seibold and this year is the best he has played in a while. We believe Seibs is the best man to make him play his best football.
“We see him as a valuable player for the club. He has skills no other player has got. He has that X-factor that every club needs.
“He has been at the club since he was 14, we want him to be a one-time player. He has his best footy ahead of him.”
The Tigers are reportedly eyeing him as a possible signings, with former Sea Eagles recruitment supervisor Scott Fulton now on the merger membership.
Schuster made a daring declare final months, stating he has intentions to change into the very best rugby league participant on the planet.
Ever since I used to be younger, I’ve all the time wished to do that. I do know if I proceed to work onerous, I would be the finest participant on the planet in the future,” Schuster stated.
“I’ve always believed in myself since day one. I always believed that one day I would be the best player in the game.”
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NEW TEAM ENTERS RACE FOR FRIZELL
The Knights have a battle on their palms to maintain State of Origin ahead Tyson Frizell, with one other rival membership reportedly getting into the race for his signature.
Frizell is off-contract on the finish of the 12 months and whereas Newcastle is hopeful of retaining him, Benji Marshall and the Wests Tigers are lurking within the background.
It isn’t just the Tigers although, with a report from The Daily Telegraphclaiming that the Bulldogs have now turned their consideration in direction of Frizell.
It comes after the membership initially confirmed curiosity in Newcastle entrance rower Daniel Saifiti, who’s now anticipated to remain put on the Knights.
Veteran rugby league reporter Brent Read expanded on the report on Saturday afternoon, telling Triple M {that a} determination on Frizell’s future might be “pretty imminent”.
“He’s a bit of a man in demand,” Read stated on ‘The Saturday Scrum’.
“It’s been pretty well-documented the Wests Tigers have had a red-hot go at Tyson Frizell. He’s got a great relationship with Benji Marshall. Benji is leading the charge to try sign him. “The latest story is the Dogs have actually expressed in Tyson Frizell as well. The Dogs were actually looking at the Daniel Saifiti situation but Newcastle have said Saifiti is not going anywhere, he’s under contract, we don’t want to let him go because there were some whispers their cap is tight and they may look at offloading him.
“But they’ve made it pretty clear Daniel Saifiti won’t be going anywhere. So the Dogs obviously redirected their energy, so it looks like Tyson Frizell is on their radar.”
Read stated that the Knights are “still pretty confident” they’ll hold Frizell, including that there have been some strategies he was going to tell the membership he was staying put this week.
“That didn’t happen,” Read stated.
“But I think a decision with Tyson is pretty imminent. The Knights have offered him a two-year deal. The Dogs and Tigers are still there having a go.”
Frizell stated earlier within the week that he was planning to re-sign with the Knights amid hypothesis he might be compelled out.
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“Yeah, I will (remain at the Knights),” Frizell informed Zero Tackle.
“I’m very happy and comfortable where I am… and my future will hopefully sort itself out, and hopefully, I guess, sooner rather than later.”
“I think any player that goes through it when we’re off contract at the end of the year and potentially other clubs that are interested in you,” he added when requested concerning the rumours concerning his future.
“All you can control is what you do on the field, and it’ll all take care of itself.
“(There is) no pressure at all. I guess if people are talking about it, it’s probably a good thing, so it doesn’t bother me whatsoever.”
There had additionally been strategies Bradman Best and Daniel Saifiti had been shopped round amid Newcastle’s reported wage cap squeeze.
Coach Adam O’Brien although emphatically denied both can be leaving when chatting with reporters on Friday.
“I don’t talk about recruitment and retention but I will say publicly we don’t want to get rid of our local players,” O’Brien stated.
“We don’t want to get rid of Daniel and Bradman and if I speculate on everything that starts outside our walls then I’ll be here all day.
“But I’ve spoken to both those guys and spoken to the club, we want both those guys here. They’ve got long-term contracts and I think they’re playing well.”
PANTHERS PRIMED FOR DOUBLE BOOST… AND LUAI HEADACHE
The Panthers have formally prolonged unsung hero Scott Sorensen whereas a teammate might be nearing a $3 million deal to stay on the foot of the mountains.
Securing a long-term deal for five-eighth Jarome Luai although might show tough in line with The Daily Telegraph’s veteran rugby league reporter Brent Read.
Speaking on Triple M on Thursday evening, Read revealed that versatile Panthers ahead Scott Sorensen is predicted to increase with Penrith for an additional two seasons.
That news was formally confirmed by the Panthers on Friday, with consideration now turning in direction of the way forward for Edwards and Luai.
Edwards has constantly improved his craft to change into of the league’s finest fullbacks however is at the moment incomes $500,000 a season. That, nevertheless, is about to vary.
“They’ve started talks with Dylan Edwards,” Read stated.
“They’re looking at around a three or four-year extension around the $3 million mark and they’ve got further talks on that front next week. They’re hoping to tie it away next week.”
As for Luai, Read reported there might be curiosity from rival golf equipment to complicate issues.
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“If they upgrade Dylan, they have Nathan [Cleary] on big money and [Isaah] Yeo, Fisher-Harris is on a huge deal,” Read stated.
“I think there’s going to be some interest in Jarome Luai so that’s going to be a real challenge. Once you get Dylan locked away, they’ll try to tie down Jarome. I think it’s going to be a little bit more difficult than Dylan is going to be.”
NEW BRONCO’S BIG REWARD
Tristan Sailor has made probably the most of his lifeline on the Broncos with coach Kevin Walters confirming the 24-year-old might be retained on a brand new deal.
Sailor — son of twin worldwide Wendell — arrived to Red Hill, by way of Queensland Cup feeder aspect Souths Logan, forward of this season on a train-and-trial alternative after his cope with the Dragons was not renewed in 2020.
He impressed over the summer time to earn a one-year growth deal for 2023 after which made his membership debut at fullback in Round 13, by which he arrange a try to ran for 111 metres.
Walters has since informed News Corp that the Broncos wish to re-sign Sailor for subsequent season.
“We have got really good depth, and we have to maintain that depth into next year,” he stated.
“Certainly, Tristan will be a big part of that.
“That (contract negotiations) is in (head of recruitment) Simon Scanlan’s hands.
“Tristan plays multiple positions, he can handle the wing, the halves, even centre, so he’s a good utility player on top of his skills at fullback.”
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