Henry Pollock ‘open to every opportunity’ amid Northampton contract talks

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Henry Pollock refuses to confirm a new Northampton contract while keeping his international and domestic options wide open.

England flanker Henry Pollock has publicly denied signing a new deal with Northampton and insists he remains open to evaluating all career opportunities, including playing abroad. Although Northampton remains confident the player will extend his stay, negotiations continue as his commercial profile rises under promoter Eddie Hearn. The financial constraints of the Premiership salary cap mean few domestic rivals could match the lucrative offers being discussed for the young back-row.

Northampton has offered the player a pay rise that exceeds four hundred thousand pounds annually through two thousand twenty-nine.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has described the flanker as a seven-figure asset both on the field and commercially.
Supporters have expressed a mix of amusement and anxiety regarding the ongoing contract stand-off.
The back-row previously toured with the British and Irish Lions.

By the numbers

400,000pounds annual salary offered by Northampton

Timeline

Sep 14Henry Pollock announces he has not signed a new Northampton deal and remains open to all career opportunities.
Sep 16Fans react to the ongoing contract stand-off between the club and the flanker.

Why it matters

Contract negotiations for top rugby talent highlight the tension between rising commercial valuations and domestic salary caps in English club rugby.

What outlets agree on

All sources report that Henry Pollock has not yet signed a new deal with Northampton and remains open to exploring alternative opportunities.

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