Parramatta Eels make play for Bradman Best as contract talks resume

Newcastle Knights centre Bradman Best is leaning towards exiting the club by the end of 2027. He is set to enter free agency on November 1, with Parramatta Eels reportedly leading the chase for his signature. Best has been offered a four-year deal worth nearly a million dollars annually, but negotiations with the Knights have been challenging due to their salary cap issues. The Eels, struggling in previous seasons under Jason Ryles, view Best as a potential key player to improve their performance. Should Best leave, Newcastle may pivot to target Jack Bostock instead.

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