THE door has been left open for former St Helens star Luke Thompson to return to Super League.
Thompson, who left Saints during the Covid-19-hit season back in 2020, has made almost 50 appearances for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the NRL, but his future has often been the source of speculation given his off-contract status at the end of the 2023 season.
Of course, a move back to Super League has often been talked about with Wigan Warriors linked with a move for the prop earlier in the year.
And, with things having gone quiet recently, Canterbury’s General Manager Phil Gould was asked about Thompson’s future.
Gould stated: “As far as I know, Luke wanted to get back to playing before deciding anything about his future. There have been no contract discussions with us to this stage.”
Luke? As far as I know, Luke wanted to get back to playing before deciding anything about his future. There have been no contract discussions with us to this stage. https://t.co/EazfboTCnb
— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) June 6, 2023
With no contract in the pipeline, Thompson’s wage is expected to be a potential stumbling block with the hulking England international on a reported $800,000 a year – or £433,000 in British money.
