{"id":556100,"date":"2026-03-22T02:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T02:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/556100\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T02:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T02:16:14","slug":"transfer-whispers-jaxon-purdue-3-million-mega-deal-extension-north-queensland-cowboys-contracts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/556100\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Whispers, Jaxon Purdue, $3 million mega deal, extension, North Queensland Cowboys, contracts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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. <\/p>\n

The Daily Telegraph<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n

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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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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Jaxon Purdue is set to stay with the Cowboys on a four-year extension worth $3 million.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n

Purdue\u2019s proposed deal is worth a reported $750,000 a season and the Cowboys are privately confident the versatile star will stay loyal. <\/p>\n

Purdue\u2019s manager Sam Ayoub revealed his client\u2019s preference is to stay at the Cowboys. <\/p>\n

\u201cYes, we\u2019ve had some talks with the Cowboys,\u201d Ayoub said told The Daily Telegraph. <\/p>\n

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”A lot of pressure for good reason” | 02:38<\/p>\n

\u201cI spoke with Jaxon and he\u2019s very happy at the Cowboys.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy priority is always to work with a player to stay at his incumbent club.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it\u2019s not feasible or practical then you have to look at the other options.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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