SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Latrell Mitchell of the Roosters celebrates after the 2019 NRL Grand Final match between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
After going back-to-back, the Sydney Roosters will face a salary cap battle to retain as much talent as possible, and one of their stars could be a casualty. But a rival club may not pounce.
Roosters centre Latrell Mitchell is expected to hear from other clubs as of November 1st as he enters the final year of his contract.
The successful centre helped the Roosters secure their Grand Final win against the Canberra Raiders.
However, a cross-town rival may not join the race to lure the superstar.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Mitchell is not in Canterbury's price range as "he wants too much."
It is also reported that the Bulldogs have no real plans to lure Mitchell.
This recent report contradicts mid-season claims that Canterbury planned on offering Mitchell $10 million over ten years.
Mitchell achieved 19 tries from 25 appearances in 2019.
The Roosters have other players who they may also struggle to retain beyond 2020.
Front-rower Siosiua Taukeiaho and centre Joey Manu are amongst the names who come out of contract soon. Co-captain, Jake Friend will also need to make a decision regarding his contractual status.
Mitchell told The Daily Telegraph that the “The sky is the limit."
“(But) it’s something for other people to talk about. Not me. I just want to play footy, enjoy the break and then November will come around.”