It has left the Roosters to reconsider their offer or risk the 24-year-old negotiating with rival clubs<\/a> including the cashed-up Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs.<\/p>\n Watch every game of every round of the Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1<\/a><\/p>\n While Walker was reportedly displeased with the club\u2019s latest offer, The Daily Telegraph\u2019s Michael Carayannis issued a big warning to the Maroons star.<\/p>\n \u201cThe risk for Sam Walker and his camp is that they push the envelope too far and they fall out of love with you,\u201d he said on NRL 360 on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n \u201cThen if they fall out of love, he may not be there next year let alone long term.\u201d<\/p>\n As it stands, Walker remains contracted at the Roosters until the end of the 2027 season and reportedly has a desire to re-sign with the club.<\/p>\n But while he could hit the open market, the remainder of the Tricolours\u2019 2026 campaign is set to have a major impact on Walker\u2019s future, currently vying for a minor premiership.<\/p>\n \u201cThe question mark still remains, can he deliver in big moments?\u201d Carayannis said.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is going to have a great opportunity at the backend of the year to lead this Roosters side to a premiership.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd if he does, name your price tag. Otherwise the uncertainty will still remain.\u201d<\/p>\n Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now!!!<\/a><\/p>\n Cleary won’t confirm Yeo return date | 01:56<\/p>\n According to The Daily Telegraph\u2019s Brent Read, Walker\u2019s camp are seeking a mouth-watering figure.<\/p>\n \u201cThe elite halfbacks in our game, Nathan Cleary and Mitch Moses, are on about $1.5 million. I\u2019m sure Sam doesn\u2019t see himself in that bracket just yet,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n \u201cBut I believe that camp would believe he is just below that, so I imagine it\u2019s around $1.3 million or $1.4 million.\u201d<\/p>\n And while Walker\u2019s management could fall out of favour with Roosters powerbrokers, there\u2019s also a risk for the club in finalising a deal before the season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n Doubts reportedly still linger regarding whether Walker has what it takes to \u201cdeliver\u201d in crunch moments \u2014 and that doubt remains until he proves the club wrong.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s what I am saying… that figure comes with an element of doubt that is naturally there with the Roosters around Sam Walker owning the big moments,\u201d Carayannis said.<\/p>\n \u201cThey win the comp, that doubt is gone.\u201d<\/p>\n Adding to the intrigue regarding Walker\u2019s future is the staggering price tag set by his management.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/p>\n Season over for Souths star in double blow; exiled wonderkid nearing shock NRL return <\/a><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/poster-fallback.png\"\/)
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