LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
A fierce bidding war is primed to erupt for Newcastle Knights' powerhouse forward Leo Thompson starting November 1.
The Kiwi star has hinted in the past that he's keen to explore his options once the floodgates open.
The Knights have upped their game with a renewed contract offer for Thompson, however, the outcome still hangs in the balance as Thompson has yet to commit to a long-term deal with the club.
Initially pondering his next move, reports now suggest that Thompson is set on at least dipping his toes in the open market.
Rumor has it that a number of teams are closely eyeing the situation with Thompson and are poised to pounce with offers come November if he remains unsigned.
It's shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown for the talented forward's signature.