The Newcastle Knights are reportedly in hot pursuit of former Eels flyer Bevan French who is currently plying his trade in the Super League.
The 26-year-old made headlines after scoring a record seven tries during Wigan’s 60-0 win against Hull FC last month.
Now, the Knights are closing in on signing French who is seeking a return to Australia, according to The Daily Telegraph.
French is off-contract at the end of the 2022 season and could fill Adam O’Brien’s backline spots with both Tex Hoy and Edrick Lee leaving the club.
Reports suggest if French is able to make a seamless return to the NRL, the Knights could consider shifting marquee player Kalyn Ponga into the halves.
During French’s first NRL stint he recording 35 tries in only 47 first grade appearances and came desperately close to an Australian return this year after meetings with Eels and Bulldogs powerbrokers.
Ive just been told as far as Wigan are aware there is interest from the NRL & 3 clubs have spoken to his agent but no offers as of yet. This of course is from Wigans perspective, they may not know everything his agent has been up to. Wigan have also increased the already agreed offer, it is now borderline Marquee worthy…. My guy is insistent its to reflect his form and not to counter any NRL offers…. Must admit that doesnt make sense to me, my opinion is there has been an NRL offer and we have matched it.
Dan2266 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:52 am
Ive just been told as far as Wigan are aware there is interest from the NRL & 3 clubs have spoken to his agent but no offers as of yet. This of course is from Wigans perspective, they may not know everything his agent has been up to. Wigan have also increased the already agreed offer, it is now borderline Marquee worthy…. My guy is insistent its to reflect his form and not to counter any NRL offers…. Must admit that doesnt make sense to me, my opinion is there has been an NRL offer and we have matched it.
If French isn't worth Marquee money then I simply don't understand the purpose of it!
Dan2266 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:52 am
Ive just been told as far as Wigan are aware there is interest from the NRL & 3 clubs have spoken to his agent but no offers as of yet. This of course is from Wigans perspective, they may not know everything his agent has been up to. Wigan have also increased the already agreed offer, it is now borderline Marquee worthy…. My guy is insistent its to reflect his form and not to counter any NRL offers…. Must admit that doesnt make sense to me, my opinion is there has been an NRL offer and we have matched it.
If French isn't worth Marquee money then I simply don't understand the purpose of it!
I’d give him & Jai marquee money & keep them for as long as possible. They & Marshy excite me & I’m sure they excite others much more than our current marquee when they have the ball!!
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Dan2266 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:52 am
Ive just been told as far as Wigan are aware there is interest from the NRL & 3 clubs have spoken to his agent but no offers as of yet. This of course is from Wigans perspective, they may not know everything his agent has been up to. Wigan have also increased the already agreed offer, it is now borderline Marquee worthy…. My guy is insistent its to reflect his form and not to counter any NRL offers…. Must admit that doesnt make sense to me, my opinion is there has been an NRL offer and we have matched it.
If French isn't worth Marquee money then I simply don't understand the purpose of it!
I’d give him & Jai marquee money & keep them for as long as possible. They & Marshy excite me & I’m sure they excite others much more than our current marquee when they have the ball!!
Agreed but it depends on what we can afford because we already have Bateman on marquee money I think & Dan says we are in pursuit of Thompson.
In my opinion our front row is good enough and Byrne and Havard are only going to get better.
Thompson is a signing behind a few seasons though so it’s about balancing the short term success with Field and French vs planning for the future.
If Bevan French isn’t worth marquee money..and more then frankly I’m at a loss,I don’t understand this odd move for Thompson now Cooper is here truth is props don’t get you on your feet..someone like French does.
Dan2266 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:52 am
Ive just been told as far as Wigan are aware there is interest from the NRL & 3 clubs have spoken to his agent but no offers as of yet. This of course is from Wigans perspective, they may not know everything his agent has been up to. Wigan have also increased the already agreed offer, it is now borderline Marquee worthy…. My guy is insistent its to reflect his form and not to counter any NRL offers…. Must admit that doesnt make sense to me, my opinion is there has been an NRL offer and we have matched it.
If French isn't worth Marquee money then I simply don't understand the purpose of it!
I’d give him & Jai marquee money & keep them for as long as possible. They & Marshy excite me & I’m sure they excite others much more than our current marquee when they have the ball!!
I don’t think we have one. It would have been Judas Williams, but he went to Warrington for the challenge and to win something. Still, maybe they will win the relegation race — they are playing well enough.