MASON CATON-BROWN and his successful consortium are “open” to discussions with the unsuccessful bidders to revive Salford.
However, the former Super League winger has reiterated that “morals and values” will not be compromised at any stage.
Caton-Brown, along with Malcolm Crompton and Paul Hancock, won the RFL’s favour to take on the licence of wound-up Salford Red Devils ahead of groups led by Chris Irwin and Tracy Atiga.
While the RFL called for the bids to work together, and discussions did take place between all three parties, the views of the trio differed.
“We had discussions during the whole process with the other consortia and we have had some discussions since,” Caton-Brown said.
“That’s where it stands at the moment. I think for us as a group we know where we stand on our strengths.
“We are open to discussions but we know where we stand on our morals and values.
“We have put a plan in place and we are just going to focus on that.”
One name surprisingly involved in Caton-Brown’s bid was Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont.
Having propelled Leigh from the Championship to Super League and then to Challenge Cup winners and third place in the top flight, Beaumont knows the kind of resources needed to make a successful rise.
Caton-Brown sung the Leopards mogul’s praises, saying: “Derek was helpful.
“What he’s done with Leigh has been amazing in terms of bringing them up and building that club.
“He was helpful in introducing us to partners and suppliers and had been advising us on our bid.
“We’re open to discussions with as many people as we can. We are an honest and transparent club and we want to work with the RFL, the Council, the community and the fans.
“We are not going to turn up our noses at any other opportunities.”