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Former St Helens prop Luke Thompson is one of the most talked about forwards in the game.
The Englishman is on big bucks at the Canterbury Bulldogs and there has been talk over the past year that the club would be open to letting the 26-year-old go in a bid to ease salary cap pressure, with Viliame Kikau and Reed Mahoney on their way to Canterbury next season.
And, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, that deal is worth $800,000 – a contract worth a staggering £455,000.
That means that Thompson’s wage in Super League would take up almost a quarter of a salary cap if he ever did return!
Despite that potentially ruling out a number of clubs from signing the England international, there is speculation Down Under that Thompson is heading for the UK.
https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/st-h...e-alongside-sam-burgess-for-shock-club-54574/
The Daily Telegraph had previously reported that speculation on Luke Thompson’s future continued to rage with Fox Sports previously adding fuel to the fire as Canterbury attempt to cut a number of their stars in a bid to refresh the club with Melbourne Storm one of those who are sniffing round the Super League Grand Final winner.
Storm will be losing veteran prop Jesse Bromwich to new franchise the Dolphins as they begin their NRL story in 2023.
Thompson was reportedly offered to the Wests Tigers before the season started and now, according to Fox Sports, the Tigers are still in the hunt.
The former St Helens man had talked about the rumours previously, stating his intention to stay at Belmore for the whole of his contract. However, the speculation continues to mount – and he has now talked about ‘going back home’ being an option.
“I signed a three-year contract at the Bulldogs and I have every intention of fulfilling my contract.” Thompson told the Daily Telegraph.
“I am really looking forward to the season ahead and the year after.
“Going back home is always going to be an option but I think I will decide when it comes around to it.
“I’m enjoying my time over here [Australia] at the minute.”
Thompson has been one of the bright sparks for Canterbury since joining and has earned himself a reputation Down Under for bulldozing runs and big hits in defence.
The Englishman is on big bucks at the Canterbury Bulldogs and there has been talk over the past year that the club would be open to letting the 26-year-old go in a bid to ease salary cap pressure, with Viliame Kikau and Reed Mahoney on their way to Canterbury next season.
And, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, that deal is worth $800,000 – a contract worth a staggering £455,000.
That means that Thompson’s wage in Super League would take up almost a quarter of a salary cap if he ever did return!
Despite that potentially ruling out a number of clubs from signing the England international, there is speculation Down Under that Thompson is heading for the UK.
https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/st-h...e-alongside-sam-burgess-for-shock-club-54574/
The Daily Telegraph had previously reported that speculation on Luke Thompson’s future continued to rage with Fox Sports previously adding fuel to the fire as Canterbury attempt to cut a number of their stars in a bid to refresh the club with Melbourne Storm one of those who are sniffing round the Super League Grand Final winner.
Storm will be losing veteran prop Jesse Bromwich to new franchise the Dolphins as they begin their NRL story in 2023.
Thompson was reportedly offered to the Wests Tigers before the season started and now, according to Fox Sports, the Tigers are still in the hunt.
The former St Helens man had talked about the rumours previously, stating his intention to stay at Belmore for the whole of his contract. However, the speculation continues to mount – and he has now talked about ‘going back home’ being an option.
“I signed a three-year contract at the Bulldogs and I have every intention of fulfilling my contract.” Thompson told the Daily Telegraph.
“I am really looking forward to the season ahead and the year after.
“Going back home is always going to be an option but I think I will decide when it comes around to it.
“I’m enjoying my time over here [Australia] at the minute.”
Thompson has been one of the bright sparks for Canterbury since joining and has earned himself a reputation Down Under for bulldozing runs and big hits in defence.