Brent Read reporting that the Warriors have actually contacted the Roosters and informed them they'll be making a play at Joey Manu on November 1. (he's not off contract until end of 2022)
Fox Sports say the offer will be $1 million a season
Brent Read says:
“It is interesting because there have been some stories lately that the Roosters are desperate to tie Joey Manu down,” Read said on
Triple M’s The Rush Hour with MG & Liam.
“He has got one year left on his deal from November 1, which means from November 1 he can start talking to other clubs.
“Someone from the Warriors has already reached out to the Roosters and said out of respect for you and your club we are letting you know right now. We are going to have a red hot go and Joey Manu from November 1.
“This was before the Warriors signed Reece Walsh because they were looking at Joey Manu as a fullback.
“But I understand they are still very keen on Joey Manu. They will look to play him at five-eighth in the No.6 jersey.
“I would imagine the offer for Joey Manu is going to be in the seven figure bracket. He is about to become the game’s next million dollar man.
“As I understand it the Warriors are willing to give him somewhere close to that.
“The Roosters have got a big fight on their hands in the next three months to try and tie Joey Manu down.
“If they can’t he is going to cop a massive offer from the Warriors.”