LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a sad turn of events for the Penrith Panthers, their star five-eighth Jarome Luai has been caught up in a bombshell $6 million Wests Tigers deal.
The news has sent shockwaves through the NRL, leaving the Panthers scrambling to keep their premiership-winning player.
Luai took to social media to address the reports, assuring his fans that no deal has been finalized yet.
However, NRL rules dictate that a player must inform their club if they receive an offer they intend to accept, giving the club 10 days to negotiate a better contract.
This rule seems peculiar considering the ongoing negotiations between Luai and the Panthers.
While he may not have put pen to paper, it's clear that Luai is seriously considering the move to the Tigers.
He has already spoken to Panthers coach Ivan Cleary and informed his teammates of his potential departure in 2024.
It remains to be seen what the final outcome will be, but for now, Panthers fans are left hoping that their beloved player remains loyal to the club.