IMO to "exercise" the option of the extra year would trigger him wanting to leave.
the issue is that H wants more than a year.

anyone with eyes in their head must surely think he is worth a new contract.

I've no doubt the correct contract is either in place or to be negotiated by Ian Lenegan whether we win the services of Hansen or not.

Whether it's Harrison Hansen or any other player, we shouldn't match or beat any other clubs offer if it's over what Wigan feels is the right contract value for that player.

At the end of the day Wigan RL are a business and have salary cap regulations to work within.

agreed. similar position to tuson and hock. we make the offer that we can afford, based upon the strengths of the team. in the back row we have lots of options so can afford to be fair (very important that), but without going OTT.
if rival bids come in, then we can re-assess.

So is Whitehead a replacement for Tuson or Hansen?

Like for like with Tuson but in no way is he an adequate repalcement for Hansen

I've missed something here, where is it rumoured we are to sign Whitehead?