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News Corp is reporting that the towering forward, who is off contract at the end of 2027, will explore his options despite the Broncos being keen to make him a million-dollar player.<\/p>\n
Only as recently as a week ago, it was reported by CODE Sports that Willison told the Broncos he was keen to stay <\/a>even though he wasn\u2019t officially signing on any time soon.<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t mean he will leave Red Hill but the fact that he, like so many others, hasn\u2019t officially put pen to paper, will make coach Michael Maguire and new recruitment manager Peter O\u2019Sullivan nervous.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old prop has already been offered a sizeable contract by Brisbane, reportedly worth upwards of $1 million a year.<\/p>\n Just weeks ago Willison revealed a change of manager which raised eyebrows.<\/p>\n Fiji make statement against Cook Islands | 02:32<\/p>\n ULTIMATE GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n FIXTURES: Full 2026 Rugby League World Cup schedule… and how it works<\/a><\/p>\n He\u2019s now looked after by Ahmad Merhi, who also manages Payne Haas, whom he helped leave the Broncos for Souths<\/a> from 2027 onwards.<\/p>\n Losing Willison would be a big blow for the Broncos given he was judged their best player in 2026 and is viewed as the long-term replacement for Haas.<\/p>\n Maguire is still confident the club won\u2019t lose the 205cm, 123kg powerhouse forward.<\/p>\n \u201cYes, those things (a new contract) will get sorted out. I\u2019ve got a very high regard for Xavier and the way he\u2019s developing,\u201d Maguire recently said. <\/p>\n \u201cHis award (Paul Morgan Medal win) was really well deserved.<\/p>\n \u201cXavier loves the Broncos, and he\u2019s very humble and very grateful for what he does. He\u2019s a big part of our plans moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n Goosebumps from Fijian hymn | 01:33<\/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 Willison, like so many others, could be tempted by a tax-free deal with the PNG Chiefs.<\/p>\n The 19th franchise has signed up a stack of outstanding backs like Jarome Luai, Joey Manu and Brian To\u2019o, but they haven\u2019t really made a move on a top forward.<\/p>\n