Here we go, from the Daily Telegraph,
Cody Walker likely to sign new contract with South Sydney
After South Sydney’s subtle warning that they wouldn’t wait forever, it appears as though Cody Walker is on the verge of deciding if his future lies in Redfern.
Cody Walker’s camp is confident the playmaker will resolve his contract issues with South Sydney to remain at the club long-term.
Walker has a year to run on his deal at the Rabbitohs but he is keen to lock in an extension.
It is understood the five-eighth’s management have indicated the current offer of a reported $650,000-a-season is way below what they had in mind, which was more around the $850,000-a-season mark.
Walker has been offered a two-year extension for 2021-22 but the negotiations have not moved forward.
Rabbitohs’ general manager of football Shane Richardson recently conceded the club would like a decision “sooner rather than later”.
“We made an offer three weeks ago and we are waiting to hear back from his manager,” Richardson said.
“We haven’t got a deadline on it yet but we’d rather know sooner rather than later.”
Despite this, The Sunday Telegraph understands Walker wants to stay at Souths is looking to finalise a contract extension.
The ramifications could be significant in respect to the Rabbitohs’ future planning given he is also a contender to take over as captain.
Walker is in a three-way battle with Adam Reynolds and Test hooker Damien Cook for the top job.