OWEN TROUT has revealed that he has held talks with a number of NRL and Super League clubs with his contract at Leigh Leopards ending in 2026.
The England international has become one of the most sought-after forwards in the competition after enjoying a meteoric rise under the tutelage of Adrian Lam.
That has seen Trout come into the sights of rival Super League sides as well as those in the southern hemisphere.
But, even though the 26-year-old has been inundated with offers, he is still very much open to staying at the Leigh Sports Village.
“I’ve been in talks with a few places, I’m wanting to get it sorted before the start of the season which I know is coming around quick,” Trout told League Express.
“I’m still open really, I just need to weigh up the options where will be best for me and my missus. Will it be better going somewhere else or staying here?
“I would definitely be open to staying here. I’ve loved it at Leigh and felt that I’ve progressed so much over the past few years.
“It’s not necessarily that I want to move, sometimes it’s easier to get another offer and then ask if they can match it.”
Trout revealed that interest has come from both Super League and NRL clubs.
“I’ve thought about the NRL but it’s mostly just been a thought. Obviously once I started playing well, I started getting linked to the NRL a little bit.
“I have been talking to a few clubs over there, it’s all very surreal but it’s dependent on where would be best.
“I have also been speaking to a few Super League clubs.”