There have been some big transfer stories emerging at Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves and Hull KR as well as rumours about St Helens, Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants.
But one man who is never far away from the headlines and the transfer rumour mill is former St Helens star and Harry Sunderland Award winner Luke Thompson.
Since his move to the NRL he has constantly been linked with a move back to Super League with Leeds, Warrington, Wigan and of course the Saints all mentioned.
Lately these talks have intensified with Thompson’s injury opening the door for questions to be asked.
Then there were claim that Wigan have put in a huge offer according to the Mole who reported:
“The Bulldogs are in danger of losing star Englishman Luke Thompson for next season.
“Thompson has been sorely missed by the club in the early rounds, sidelined with a serious foot injury suffered at training in February.
“But the 27-year-old remains a key figure at Belmore and is expected to be back on the park in a month or so.
“Thompson comes off contract at the end of the season and has received a massive four-year deal from the rich Wigan club.
“It’s money the Bulldogs can’t match – despite Thompson’s current contract being worth $800,000 a season – so ultimately it will come down to whether he wants to stay in Australia for the lifestyle or return home to take up a deal that will secure his future long-term.”
There has been talk that Leeds Rhinos could consider an offer for the prop as well.
When asked about the potential move to Wigan, Canterbury chief Phil Gould shot down the suggestion.
On Twitter, he said: “As far as I know, Luke wanted to get back to playing before deciding anything about his future. There have been no contract discussions with us to this stage.”
However, in an interesting twist St George Illawarra Dragons have now entered the race to sign the prop according to Sydney Morning Herald.
They claim Shane Flanagan has identified him as a major target.
