It has prompted a bidding war for the Kiwi wrecking ball, with the Raiders, Roosters, Eels and Dragons all interested in luring Thompson for the 2026 season.
Indications are that Thompson had been offered deals around the $3.2 million mark across four years, which may look like massive numbers on the surface, given he has only played 64 first grade games and another four at international leve
Newcastle were keen to hold onto Thompson, especially after the recent decision to part ways with veteran forward Daniel Saifiti, but were unable to match other offers.
Thompson has been linked with half a dozen clubs in recent weeks, with Canterbury seen as the early front-runners before reportedly opting out of the race.
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