The Cowboys are reportedly set to ward off rival clubs in the race for Jaxon Purdue by locking up the young gun on a $3 million mega deal.
The Daily Telegraph reported Purdue and his management have kicked off extension talks with the Cowboys, who are confident they can secure him with a $3 million extension.
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Purdue is off-contract in 2026 and has been free to negotiate with rivals from November 1 last year, with the Storm, Bulldogs and Bears interested in his services, with Mal Meninga a big fan of the youngster.
The 20-year-old has scored 17 tries in 34 games since his debut in 2024 and has starred at centre, while also showing his versatility in spending time at five-eighth and fullback.
His performances have sparked plenty of interest in rival clubs, but the Cowboys are confident he is going nowhere and are aiming to re-sign him on a four-year deal worth $3 million until the end of 2030.
Purdue and the Cowboys are currently at odds over finances, but if they can agree on a value, the classy utility back is keen to stay at the club long-term instead of going on the open market.
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Jaxon Purdue is set to stay with the Cowboys on a four-year extension worth $3 million.Source: Getty Images
Purdue’s proposed deal is worth a reported $750,000 a season and the Cowboys are privately confident the versatile star will stay loyal.
Purdue’s manager Sam Ayoub revealed his client’s preference is to stay at the Cowboys.
“Yes, we’ve had some talks with the Cowboys,” Ayoub said told The Daily Telegraph.
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“I spoke with Jaxon and he’s very happy at the Cowboys.
“My priority is always to work with a player to stay at his incumbent club.
“If it’s not feasible or practical then you have to look at the other options.
“There’s no doubting there would be other available (clubs) for Jaxon, but there is no intent to go down that path if we can arrive at a fair and proper deal for the player at his incumbent club.”
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