Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson still remains unsigned for next season, with both the Eels and Gutherson's manager Sam Ayoub yet to agree on a contract extension.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Ayoub has said other clubs are circling the 24-year-old, although Gutherson met with the Eels earlier this week to discuss his future.
The Eels' first offer wasn't enough to secure the fullback, and while there's still plenty of time for the two parties to agree an extension, that still won't stop rivals clubs from keeping an eye on the situation.
With North Queensland also keeping tabs on NFL-hopeful and former Cronulla star Valentine Holmes, News Corpย understand they could also be after Gutherson, given his youth and versatility.
Cowboys coach Paul Green was asked about Gutherson on Friday during a press conference, and while he didn't speak about the recruitment side of the story, he was quick to praise the Eels star.
โHeโs a good player. (Recruiting him) hasnโt been mentioned to me but heโs certainly a good player,โ Green said.
Regardless of Gutherson's situation, the Cowboys have Holmes in their sights and is their number one option to take over at fullback in the future.
Gutherson is still holding out hope a deal can be done with the Eels, recently telling the Sydney Morning Heraldย that loyalty is a big factor in his decision making.
What a nothing story.
Parramatta only wants to pay $450,000, he wants $700,000-$750,000 a year.
If they pay that, it’s got to come from some other players money.
Not sure he’s worth $750,000 a year, but that’s Parra’s headache.
Comparing his importance to that team he should be on $800k a season. And if true on eels offering 450k well thatโs embarrassing on there behalf. Captain of the club on a run of the mill contract for this day and age
Gutho definitely deserves more than 450k Iโd say heโs worth 700k ish. He can play 1-6, is the club captain. No wonder other clubs are getting interested
Well the word out of Manly was that Des is really not that impressed with Suli. That Manly will get rid of Suli & Walker at the end of the year.
So Gutherson maybe has an offer to come to Manly as well. With Two centre spots to fill.
Another offer perhaps to one of Cronulla’s young up & coming centres?