EELS’ TALKS WITH AXED BULLDOGS STAR STALL
The Parramatta Eels’ negotiations with axed Bulldogs star Josh Addo-Carr have cooled over his asking price and the off-field incident he is engulfed in.
The Daily Telegraph’s Dave Riccio reported on Triple M that conversations between Addo-Carr and Eels management have stalled despite meeting with coach Jason Ryles.
“Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has met Josh Addo-Carr, that happened at the back of last weekend,” Riccio said on Triple M.
“It’s been a slow burn (Foxx to the Eels) and as the week has progressed it’s becoming a little bit lukewarm.
“While all roads seem certain for Josh Addo-Carr to end up at Parramatta, there is going to be a serious discussion at the end of this weekend.
“I expect a definitive decision from Parramatta next week. But it is becoming a bit lukewarm."
Riccio believes the Eels could be getting cold feet over Addo-Carr's hefty price tag and the drugs saga he is currently in.
“I think the fact of how much the Eels would have to pay Josh Addo-Carr and given the fact he has come form about $550,000 at the Bulldogs and would probably still be asking for a significant fee," Riccio said.
“And also his off-field incident has Parramatta thinking, do they want to head down this path.
“It is a really big few days coming for Parramatta and Josh Addo-Carr.”
The 29-year-old has scored 140 tries in 179 games for the Tigers, Storm and Bulldogs and has played 15 Origins for the Blues and seven Tests for the Kangaroos.
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