and the saga continues, the Rooster mgt really are one step ahead when it comes to shit like this, they called his bluff and bingo
The Wests Tigers have sensationally pulled their offer to Latrell Mitchell.
The joint-venture outfit has grown tired of waiting for an answer to their three-year offer and have decided to explore other options. The shock move could leave the disgruntled Rooster without an alternative given other clubs don’t have the funds to meet his almost $1 million-per-season asking price.
The Tigers had hoped their offer, which would have effectively become a four-year deal starting from 2020 if the Roosters granted a release, was enough to lure the NSW and Australian centre. But not even the chance to play fullback was enough to get a prompt response.
The Tigers have pulled their offer to Latrell Mitchell.CREDIT:NRL PHOTOS
The Cowboys and Titans have been mooted as potential alternatives, but they would need to offload several players in order to table an offer approaching Mitchell’s market value.
Sources have told the
Herald that Mitchell was prepared to wait up until Christmas before making a call on his future. The Tigers, who have $1.7 million left in their salary cap to spend for 2020, weren’t prepared to wait that long.
Club officials had become frustrated with the delays, privately believing the 22 year old may have been waiting for a better offer elsewhere. The Tigers haven’t closed the door altogether on restarting negotiations, but took a strong stance to show they wouldn’t be used as a bargaining tool or fallback option.
Mitchell still has a year to run on his Roosters contract, but there premiers want him off their books as soon as possible. Mitchell’s teammates are currently in the United States on a working holiday to celebrate their grand final win. While Roosters players are training and partying in America, Mitchell has remained in Taree to sort out his future and assist with the bushfire relief effort in his hometown.