Newcastle Knights coach Nathan Brown is refusing to rule out making a play for Fijian superstar Semi Radradra if the former Eels winger decides to quit French rugby to return to rugby league next season.
It has been widely speculated Radradra would automatically play for Parramatta if he opted not to continue his rugby career in France and return to Australia.
But the Knights, fresh from the signing of Mitchell Pearce, are chasing a top‑line outside back and have the financial firepower to throw a spanner in the works of the Eels.
Parramatta is believed to have around FJD$789,000 left in their salary for two players with the Knights having at least double that amount.
Brown was reluctant to buy into the Radradra speculation but did not deny he could be a target if he was to become available.
Radradra is currently playing with Top 14 French club Toulon on a big money deal after leaving the Eels at the end of last season.
In recent days, there has reportedly been interest from rival club Bordeaux to extend his European stay even longer.
It’s understood the Knights are monitoring Radradra’s movements closely although the Newcastle Herald has been told there has been no approach made to his management.
Source: theherald
