According to 9news Sydney and Sydney Morning Herald reporter Michael Chammas, the premiership-winning Fijian flyer has been told by the Panthers that they won’t be able to afford to pay him more than $350,000 for next season and beyond.
Shane Flanagan is looking to make some big moves on the NRL player market, with the Dragons linked with a shock move for Penrith winger Sunia Turuva
According to 9news Sydney and Sydney Morning Herald reporter Michael Chammas, the premiership-winning Fijian flyer has been told by the Panthers that they won’t be able to afford to pay him more than $350,000 for next season and beyond.
Turuva’s management are now exploring their options and St George Illawarra have entered the fray as a potential landing spot, as the club looks to add speed and depth to their backline long-term under Flanagan.
After taking out the Dally M Rookie of the Year award last year, Turuva now appears destined to follow a long list of Penrith stars out the door, given the club’s continued success and salary cap restraints.
The 21-year-old remains without a contract for next year and after the Panthers recently extended both Taylan May and Izack Tago, it could see Turuva be forced out as the Dragons are expected to come in with an offer worth $450,000 per year.
The news comes amid Zac Lomax’s own uncertainty at the Saints, with the wantaway centre set for talks with club officials following their round four win over Manly.
Flanagan has also expressed interest in Wallabies outside back Jordan Petaia and Red V officials will meet with the 24-year-old regarding a code switch.
Turuva’s management are now exploring their options and St George Illawarra have entered the fray as a potential landing spot, as the club looks to add speed and depth to their backline long-term under Flanagan.
Petaia is regarded as one of the best young talents in the 15-man code and is currently plying his trade for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition.
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