Stefano Utoikamanu could be set for a big pay day as negotiations continue with the Wests Tigers. The prop has a get out clause in his contract that will allow him to leave the club if they don't make the top eight or he fails to play at least two Origin matches for NSW. With a lack of middle forwards on the market, Utoikamanu could be in high demand if he becomes a free agent. negotiations with the Tigers could result in Utoikamanu signing a five-year deal for close to $5 million. "Right now they're working through an offer," he said on Nine's 100% Footy. "I know there was a meeting in the last week and Shane Richardson, the boss of that club, won't give away everything from that meeting but I believe there'll be a significant offer tabled to him and hopefully for the Tigers they'll get to keep their man." With Utoikamanu set to be offered around $900,000-a-season, the big money deal has reportedly led to clubs baulking at a potential bidding war. League legend Paul Gallen believes that price tag is too high for the prop. "He's a great young front-rower but as far as being up around a million dollars a year, I don't think there'll be a club in the game ... that pays that for him," he said.
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