And a bit more from NRL.com, the fact that we are the only ones to table an offer at this stage tells me we are not his preferred. If we were and the deal was good he would of signed, the fact they are still fielding offers tells me he's after more money or his preference is elsewhere.
Dogs set to seal Flanno deal as Foxx replacement catches Storm's eye
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Dan WalshNRL.com Reporter
Mon 26 Oct 2020
Departing Storm speedster Josh Addo-Carr wants to take on a leadership role mentoring young players as a player trade involving Canterbury's Reimis Smith gains traction with the 2020 premiers.
Addo-Carr's whirlwind season continues on Wednesday when he goes into NSW Origin camp, three days after crowning his last game for Melbourne with a second premiership in four seasons.
Discussions around where he lands in 2021 will ramp up as well now his club commitments are over, with the Bulldogs joining Wests Tigers in pursuit of the NRL's fastest man.
Canterbury's renewed interest in Addo-Carr comes as a three-year deal for Roosters half Kyle Flanagan edges closer to being announced.
The young half confirmed his exit from Bondi on Instagram on Monday night with a series of photos from his season captioned "shocked and disappointed", before going on to thank the club and its fans.
"Shocked and Disappointed. I want to thank everyone involved with my time at the @sydneyroosters. A rollercoaster year but full of memories I’ll remember forever. To the fans, I appreciate the ongoing support, it’s been unreal. To the lads, I loved every minute with you boys. #1191," he wrote in the post.
His departure comes after just 12 months as Cooper Cronk's No.7 successor.
The Bulldogs are yet to make an official announcement on Flanagan's playing future.
Meanwhile, NRL.com understands the Tigers original four-year offer for Addo-Carr remains the only contract tabled to his camp at this stage.
However, Canterbury's interest has firmed recently behind the scenes.
Smith has been touted as the potential replacement Melbourne have always said they required before Addo-Carr's return to Sydney on compassionate grounds could be completed.
It is understood Smith, who has scored 25 tries in 49 Bulldogs appearances, would be entertained by Melbourne as a suitable option after several others – including Alex Johnston and David Nofoaluma were pursued unsuccessfully earlier this year.
Smith is contracted to Canterbury for next season and it is unclear whether he would be willing to make a Melbourne move.
