[quote="DSJ1983":1bv7utv3]Think Rovers wanted Macdonald and will have pushed for dispensations and obviously briefed the media, but agree it looks really worrying for Salford, I expected them to put up a fight for players even if the RFL suggested they offer them around.[/quote:1bv7utv3] I get you think hull kr are the only ones who have put bids in, but Wigan saints and co will have all had a hand in pockets Saints needed a nene McDonald etc All articles said ‘and various other clubs’ But either way doesnt matter the rfl will let their players walk on a free next week as they ain’t making up 700k

I’d have thought that if Salford lost their 4-5 top earners, that would easily cover the £700k cost reduction. Of a player’s base salary is £100k, then by the time you add in NI, car and house allowances (these are allowable outside the cap), then you are looking at nearer £140-150k. Therefore, it may be that they let 7-8 top earners go and bring in some cheaper replacements or loans. It will make Salford much weaker, but hopefully gives them time to get a new buyer.

[quote="Rugby Raider":4cagbdd4]I’d have thought that if Salford lost their 4-5 top earners, that would easily cover the £700k cost reduction. Of a player’s base salary is £100k, then by the time you add in NI, car and house allowances (these are allowable outside the cap), then you are looking at nearer £140-150k. Therefore, it may be that they let 7-8 top earners go and bring in some cheaper replacements or loans. It will make Salford much weaker, but hopefully gives them time to get a new buyer.[/quote:4cagbdd4] They need 700k asap as reported, not overtime, hence why the fire sale in imminent

Surely we offer Lane Fash Sao for a player swap ! We get McDonald then as Sao disappears and the above 4 wages aren’t that much compared to McDonald We need a CENTRE and a Stand Off Not a 35 year old scrum half in Sneyd

all this fighting over McDonald and other overseas Salford players, nobody considered they maybe asked to be released from their contracts to return back to Oz for the 2025 season, then be open to sign for clubs next season (if they already haven't)

[quote="Tarquin Fuego":nzhy1fdr]Surely we offer Lane Fash Sao for a player swap ! We get McDonald then as Sao disappears and the above 4 wages aren’t that much compared to McDonald We need a CENTRE and a Stand Off Not a 35 year old scrum half in Sneyd[/quote:nzhy1fdr] I can imagine that moving to a club in financial difficulties may not be hugely appealing to Lane, Fash and Sao.