Josh Mansour may have played his last NRL game for Penrith after he was told he would not be in the starting side next season. The Tigers meanwhile have been in discussions with Mansour after he was told by Penrith that he faced starting 2021 in reserve grade behind youngsters Brian To'o and Charlie Staines. The quest to sign Origin winger Josh Addo-Carr is nearing D-Day with the Wests Tigers eager or luring their former star back to Concord. “Josh Mansour has received all due consideration by the club and I know that is a matter that the club has and continues to consider,” Hagipantelis told The Daily Telegraph. Josh Mansour and James Tamou are the best of mates on the field. Speaking to Wide World of Sports, Tamou, now proudly looking to steer Wests Tigers to a desperately awaited finals appearance, revealed he was privately messaging Mansour in a bid to lure his good mate to Concord while his playing future was still up in the air. The Tigers have been hamstrung by a top-heavy salary cap for the first two seasons Maguire has been at the club, but have clearer air in 2022 when big earners like Josh Reynolds and Russell Packer come off-contract. âI think this will just fast track discussions with Josh Mansour to join the club from the Penrith Panthers,â Riccio said on 1170 SEN Breakfast. "I want to focus on what I've got to do here for the Blues and I'll talk to you afterwards about it. Josh Mansour will sign a deal with the Canterbury Bulldogs. Tigers coach Michael Maguire has maintained contact with Roberts since they were both at the Rabbitohs during his early NRL days, but NRL.com understands a reunion at the joint-venture is unlikely. Addo-Carr spent most of Saturday's NSW training run as an observer, but both he and Blues medical staff insist his bruised toe has him in no doubt for game three with a full training hit-out scheduled for Monday. Latrell Mitchell 2. âAnd I believe now, the Tigers are right in the box seat to land Josh Mansour.â. Melbourne confirmed on Thursday that Addo-Carr would remain at the club in 2021, opting not to release him from the final year of his deal after consultation with the NSW Origin speedster about the compassionate grounds on which he first sought an early exit. Rabbitohs team: 1. The Panthers will wear the pink 2020 Alternate Jersey. Dane Gagai 4. The development comes after paparazzi-snapped images of former NSW Origin speedster James Roberts meeting with Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe and football manager Adam Hartigan made a splash on Friday. The Rabbitohs are keen to add Mansour to their back line, although any deal is contingent on an early release for Corey Allan. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Josh Mansour of the Panthers celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the round 16 NRL match between the Panthers and the Wests Tigers at Panthers Stadium on August 29, 2020 in Penrith, Australia. Rabbitohs vs Wests Tigers team lists. scores. "I don't want to take the spotlight off my teammates here, I've got a job to do on Wednesday night and it is what it is. Meanwhile, Rabbit excluded Josh Mansour for up to a month due … The 30-year-old scored 12 tries in 2020, playing every minute in the Panthers minor-premiership winning season. âJosh has been told by the Panthers he wonât be in their first choice 17 for next season, and if there was an opportunity to pursue an early release, they would likely grant that. Mansour was told by the Panthers post Grand-Final that he would be surplus to requirements for Ivan Cleary's side next season, and it seems the Tigers are now in the box seat to land him. Josh Mansour of South Sydney Rabbitohs player profile including contract information, NRL news, stats and rumours. Both top-class wingers have been told they are surplus to plans at their current clubs, the Rabbitohs and Panthers respectively, and will be chasing contracts with new teams heading into the 2021 season. He has been linked with Wests Tigers, Parramatta and the Bulldogs. The Tigers will meet with Addo-Carr’s agent, Mario Tartak, on Thursday in a last bid to work out a way they can snare the Storm speedster for 2021. When it comes to potential landing spots for Mansour, Fox League’s James Hooper reports that the Wests Tigers may be eyeing him as a back-up option for Josh Addo-Carr. Zac attack: Maguire full of praise for dream debutant Cini, Wilson scores despite the best efforts of Wesser, Roberts scores as Sattler tries to recreate 'that' tackle, One win changes it all: Joe O's plan to take heat off Madge, 'Changed my life': Roberts pays tribute to Bennett's rehab support, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Skip to main content Main. Melbourne would also have scope to extend Addo-Carr on an upgraded deal for 2022 and beyond, but are expecting him to return to Sydney as well at this stage. Josh Mansour and James Tamou are the best of mates on the field. Reserved, missing out on the signature of Storm star Josh Addo-Carr. After reportedly missing out on the signature of Storm star Josh Addo-Carr, the Wests Tigers have set their sights on Penrith winger Josh Mansour. Mansour has scored 74 tries during his NRL career since debuting in 2012, and has played seven Tests for the Kangaroos and three State of Origin games. The Tigers looked set to sign Addo-Carr earlier this month, but a substantial … While the Tigers have offered Nofoaluma a rich deal, they are still continuing to consider Penrith winger Josh Mansour, according to club chairman Lee Hagipantelis. Privately, Tamou was doing his best to get a deal over the line, buttering up Mansour behind the scenes. (Getty) (Getty) The Tigers had openly expressed a desire to bag the veteran winger who at the time was still without a jersey for 2021. Josh Mansour of the Panthers celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the round 16 NRL match between the Panthers and the Wests Tigers at Panthers Stadium on August 29, 2020 in Penrith,... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images “He would have loved it, loved the boys, it’s his sort of area. The NRL profile of Josh Mansour including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores. Roberts' second coming at South Sydney ended with an early release two weeks ago on compassionate grounds, with injuries and off-field issues cruelling his form and game time. Josh Mansour and James Fisher-Harris led the way with ball-in-hand while Api Koroisau topped the tackle count and set up the match-winning four-pointer for Dylan Edwards. Josh Mansour goes over for a disallowed try. © 2020, SEN All Rights
In: Josh Mansour (Penrith), Jai Arrow (Gold Coast), Benji Marshall (Wests Tigers), Jacob Host (St George Illawarra), Tautau Moga (Newcastle), Taane Milne (New Zealand Warriors). The Daily Telegraphâs David Riccio believes missing out on Addo-Carr will simply âfast-trackâ the Tigersâ pursuit of Mansour. Photograph: Brett Hemmings/Getty Images In Sunday’s late … Initial reports suggested the Tigers could land Storm flyer Josh Addo ... Hagipantelis also confirmed to the Telegraph that re-signing Nofoaluma would not impact the club’s pursuit of Josh Mansour. Mansour … Josh Mansour scored two tries as Penrith signed off the regular season in convincing fashion. But NRL.com understands the Tigers are only willing to consider a two-year commitment given he turns 31 in June. “Speaking of phone calls, interesting to hear Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe gave out-of-favour Penrith winger Josh Mansour a shout last week,” he wrote. Adam Reynolds 8. Asked if he still planned to leave the Storm for Sydney in 12 months time Addo-Carr said: "Yeah definitely," before deadbatting all other enquiries about his future. Cody Walker 7. Match: Wests Tigers v … Picture: Getty Images The Panthers informed Mansour he was free to leave the club despite being contracted in season 2021. Jason Tauma Lolo suffered another setback due to a hand problem limiting the Cowboys’ games this season to one. Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe has reportedly been in discussions with out-of-favour Penrith winger Josh Mansour, with reports suggesting the axed Panther could be a possible back-up plan for the club’s Josh Addo-Carr bid. Mansour was told by the Panthers post Grand-Final that he would be surplus to requirements for Ivan Cleary's side next season, and it seems the Tigers are now in the box seat to land him. Josh Mansour 6. NRL 2021: South Sydney firm as favourites to sign Josh Mansour amid Corey Allan’s mooted move to Canterbury. Privately, Tamou was doing his best to get a deal over the line, buttering up Mansour behind the scenes. ... Panthers cut Mansour from 2021 NRL side. According to Fox Sports’ James Hooper, Pascoe called Mansour last week after the 30-year-old was cut by the Panthers. Skip to navigation < > Menu ESPN. The Tigers meanwhile have been in discussions with Mansour after he was told by Penrith that he faced starting 2021 in reserve grade behind youngsters Brian To'o and Charlie Staines. Mansour is believed to want a three-year contract as he eyes an early departure from the Panthers. Campbell Graham 5. Josh Mansour is still on the radar at the Tigers. Josh Addo-Carr still plans on returning to Sydney once he becomes a free agent next year as the Tigers weigh up extending a firm offer to Penrith veteran Josh Mansour. Mitch Kenny and Spencer Leniu have been omitted, with Josh Mansour confirmed to make his return to the team. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Origin winger Josh Addo-Carr is set to remain in Melbourne for at least one more season after a deal to negotiate a move to the Wests Tigers fell through. Fronting the media in NSW camp on Saturday for the first time since his short-term future had been confirmed, Addo-Carr refused to be drawn on the saga beyond still desiring a return to be near the Harbour City in 2022. ... NRL probes Tigers after Roberts attends Tszyu fight. Mansour, who made his debut for the Panthers in 2012, would be the second player from the grand final side to exit the club. Addo-Carr had signed a heads of agreement for a four-year Tigers deal that was contingent on the Storm finding a replacement winger. “It was really nice to see Josh get picked up by Souths… but that was the situation I was keeping in touch with him about (coming to the Tigers),” Tamou said. The bad luck of the Roosters injuries continued over the weekend, with both starter props Jared Wellea Hargreaves and Shio Zuia Taukaiho on the sidelines. The Tigers looked set to sign Addo-Carr earlier this month, but a substantial Bulldogs offer has them all but resigned to missing out on the Origin winger. If Addo-Carr does backflip, the Tigers and Bulldogs may eye off James Roberts or Josh Mansour. ", Addo-Carr secures his double from Walker kick. The Panthers cemented second spot on the NRL ladder with an impressive victory over Wests Tigers at Bankwest Stadium. South Sydney have emerged as a shock contender for the services of unwanted Penrith winger Josh Mansour. Josh Mansour may have played his last NRL game for Penrith after he was told he would not be in the starting side next season. After discussions with Addo-Carr, both the Storm and the NRL's fastest man resolved for him to stay in the Victorian capital next season. Alex Johnston 3. The Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels are among a host of clubs that could be in the market for Josh Mansour for next year, after the Penrith cult hero was told he would not start next season in first grade. After reportedly missing out on the signature of Storm star Josh Addo-Carr, the Wests Tigers have set their sights on Penrith winger Josh Mansour. It's understood the Tigers haven't ruled out pursuing Addo-Carr again for 2022, though the heads of agreement committing him to a Concord return only applied to next season. Josh Mansour may have played his last NRL game for Penrith after he was told he would not be in the starting side next season. Addo-Carr steps back inside to score from a scrum. 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