Looking at it from the opposite point of view, could kallum's dip in form be predicated by this "dispute"?

Absolutely. I met him a couple of weeks ago in town, and I was pleasantly surprised at how happy he is at the club, and wants to take us forward. Should be the first name on the sheet every week.

I'm sure kallums form will return in a while it was a horrific injury and it will take time, but it doesn't look like it will be at Leeds . I dont think he will be the only one to leave . I think Kevin is wielding the Axe . I think Kallum will go to Salford or Catalans

I mentioned in a previous thread that I was told big things are coming out. This is obviously one of them. Don’t know what to make of this or who’s side I want to be on. I thought he was one of the players that gained the RFL extra pay for staying in Super League? Same as Jonny Lomax, Percival, ETC?

I don’t know about his captaincy, you’d have to see behind the scenes for that one. He is a great lad and is a very good player when fit.
My concern is that he’s permanently lost pace, like McGuire, after his bad injury. I don’t know if he’s tough enough for the second row, and that leaves a problem.
The club and player will know where he is at with the knee, but I guess the prognosis isn’t sure.
It’s all very unfortunate.

Maybe this is a leak from inside the club to put pressure on Watkins if they want him to take a reduced contract but legally they don't have a leg to stand on if this is part of his current deal and doesn't exactly make Leeds an attractive proposition for new players if they try to renege on deals mid contract

Watkins has shown Leeds a huge amount of loyalty over the years, he's previously turned down huge offers from Warrington and the NRL to stay at Leeds, and despite criticism of his captaincy by fans, it seems that the players and coaches think differently.
I can understand Leeds' thinking, but at the same time, if they agreed what's being reported then I think they should honour it or allow him to leave. This doesn't reflect well on the club IMO.

We simply can't give a marquee contract to any player who's at Kallum's current performance level, however badly it reflects on the club.

If it was included in his contract, then they don't have much choice. Either honour it, or let him leave.

Im pretty sure Leeds will know where they stand legally.

On this seasons form, Watkins dosnt warrent a first team shirt, never mind marquee money, the reasons are massively unfortunate for him and i feel for him, but thats where we are. If Leeds can get out of any rumoured agreement that gives Watkins marquee money, they should, if not, we'l hope he finds his form again and good for him for maxmizing his earning potential. If he can get a deal elsewhere that he's happier with, then let him take it.

Iv already seen some opposition fans outraged by Leeds rumoured actions, pretending that theyd want there club to honuor such a deal to a massively underperforming player, likely the same people who'v been laughing at watkins performances all year and even longer in some cases. This suggests they know Leeds are doing whats best for Leeds...If the storys true.

One thing is for sure - Sinfield has a hell of a job on his hands.