The Cowboys are reportedly at risk of losing young gun back rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki amid a three-club race for his signature.
The Daily Telegraph is reporting both the Dragons and Dolphins are set to make a play for the 19-year-old’s services.
The emerging star could reportedly fetch around $600,000-per-season should he take the highest effort tabled to his management.
Reports also suggest any contract tabled could be staggered, with his salary for the 2024 season lower before he receives a hefty increase by the end of his potential deal.
Finefeuiaki has started only a singular game, playing in the backrow against the Titans in Round 22, while his other 11 appearances came off the bench.
The young gun has played only 333 minutes in the NRL, but clubs are reportedly still ready to recruit him after his strong showings in North Queensland.
Finefeuiaki was damaging off the bench, forcing the Cowboys to make a big decision regarding which young talent they allow to leave.
Finefeuiaki is only 19 and comes off contract at the end of the 2024 season, while 22-year-old Heilum Luki is reportedly also on the radar of rivals.
Todd Payten has Jeremiah Nanai and Luciano Leilua at his disposal as starting backrowers, while young guns Wil Sullivan and Jamal Shibasaki are reportedly also coming through the ranks.
Despite a clear logjam of talent recruitment chief Michael Luck said the club “are not looking to offload any of them”.
He also made it clear he wasn’t surprised that clubs were prepared to table offers to Finefeuiaki after a breakout season in 2023.
“No doubt he has got some potential,” Luck said.
Warriors chief executive Cameron George has revealed his club aren’t confident they will recruit Broncos veteran Kurt Capewell for the 2024 season.
The 30-year-old only has a singular season left on his deal in Brisbane and has reportedly been informed he won’t be extended beyond 2024.
The Warriors have been pushing for Capewell’s immediate release and have reportedly tabled a three-year deal, with George revealed he’s “not confident” he can his services for 2024.
“The option is there if him and his Brisbane want to look at those, it’s up to him, where he’s at with his longer-term future, we’ve certainly expressed our interest,” George said on SEN.
“He’s got a year to go with the Broncos and they’ve got to have that discussion.
“If he wants to come and talk to us about this year we’re certainly willing to but we respect the fact that he has a contract with Brisbane.”
