Last I saw/heard, Bevan's most recent offer from Wigan was just under the marquee.
Hence why they were still reportedly after Thompson for 2023.
If we sign Thompson our Marquee players will be Thompson & Bateman, you'd then have French as the highest earning non marquee player. But his salary would be considered Marquee money at most other clubs.
I've no doubt we can fit Thompson in under the cap, its just the financial commitment it would take, as our wage bill would be huge and would require someone putting more money in than ever to cover it.
I just cant see that happening to be honest.
Are we not expecting any/many further departures to match new academy graduates?
Partington is on his way, that's been done for a while. Other than that I've not heard of anything concrete.
I did hear a whisper of Jack Hughes being of interest, It wouldnt shock me if that was true.
Willie Isa in my opinion could be one to depart but I cant stress enough how that is my opinion only and not something I've heard remotely anything about.
Wardle is still under contract to Huddersfield for next season and more than likely to stay at Huddesfield for 2023 and come to us in 2024 so we dont have to paya transfer thats what Watson is getting hyped up about .
He wants Wardle to stay at Huddersfield according to him with Wigan getting King next season would it be that Wardle is coming the year after? Wigan would have to agree a transfer or if we approached him would it not be an illegal approach.
jaws1 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:49 am
Wardle is still under contract to Huddersfield for next season and more than likely to stay at Huddesfield for 2023 and come to us in 2024 so we dont have to paya transfer thats what Watson is getting hyped up about .
He wants Wardle to stay at Huddersfield according to him with Wigan getting King next season would it be that Wardle is coming the year after? Wigan would have to agree a transfer or if we approached him would it not be an illegal approach.
The reason why Wardle joined Warrington & reportedly now Wigan is because his lack of game time was due to his poor relationship with Ian Watson... no?
And regarding King, someone who claims to have a very good source says he's confident in joining Wigan permanently.
jaws1 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:49 am
Wardle is still under contract to Huddersfield for next season and more than likely to stay at Huddesfield for 2023 and come to us in 2024 so we dont have to paya transfer thats what Watson is getting hyped up about .
He wants Wardle to stay at Huddersfield according to him with Wigan getting King next season would it be that Wardle is coming the year after? Wigan would have to agree a transfer or if we approached him would it not be an illegal approach.
Again, according to him in the press where he is told what he can and cant say
Wigan only need to agree a deal with Huddersfield, If they want him out there's nothing saying a transfer fee would be needed.
If we sign Thompson our Marquee players will be Thompson & Bateman, you'd then have French as the highest earning non marquee player. But his salary would be considered Marquee money at most other clubs.
I've no doubt we can fit Thompson in under the cap, its just the financial commitment it would take, as our wage bill would be huge and would require someone putting more money in than ever to cover it.
I just cant see that happening to be honest.
Are we not expecting any/many further departures to match new academy graduates?
Partington is on his way, that's been done for a while. Other than that I've not heard of anything concrete.
I did hear a whisper of Jack Hughes being of interest, It wouldnt shock me if that was true.
Willie Isa in my opinion could be one to depart but I cant stress enough how that is my opinion only and not something I've heard remotely anything about.
