@born-a-tiger said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1296122) said:
**Wests Tigers turn down release request from centre Paul Momirovski**
EXCLUSIVE – The Wests Tigers and Paul Momirovski are locked in a dispute that threatens to escalate after the centre had two official release requests turned down by the club.
Foxsports.com.au can reveal that the Tigers are refusing to let Momirovski leave despite informing him he would not be a first-choice centre at Concord.
The 24-year-old, who has 14 tries in 19 NRL games, has been training at five-eighth during the pre-season and has held three conversations with head coach Michael Maguire about being granted permission to leave.
Rival clubs are monitoring the situation closely, with Canterbury and Penrith keen on his services.
The Tigers, however, are digging their heels in, arguing that a roster with strong depth across the backline can only be beneficial for the club.
Momirovski did not play for the Tigers in 2020 as he headed to Melbourne as part of a loan deal involving Harry Grant.
He was encouraged to make the move to the Storm as his temporary departure would allow the Tigers to secure an NRL-standard hooker.
A hand injury curtailed his run in the Storm’s right centre spot but despite mutual interest in extending his stay at Melbourne, he went back to Concord to honour the last year of his contract.
Upon his return, the Tigers had signed James Roberts to partner Joey Leilua in the centres.
The Tigers also made a serious play for Josh Mansour before he signed for Souths a fortnight ago.
Momirovski’s release request is the third such demand from a different Tigers players in the last 18 months after Ryan Matterson and Josh Aloiai both asked to leave.
The difference for both those players is that they were walk-up starters for the Tigers being lured away by bigger deals.
Momirovski, meanwhile, is not guaranteed regular football in 2021 and wants to play every week in his preferred position.
Matterson joined Parramatta after skipping training and being put on a period of leave while Aloiai moved to Manly after frustrations in negotiations with the Tigers.
Interesting.... Was at training today and Mommers was the only player not up and about. In fact he looked miserable.
The remainder of the squad all came and had a chat, introducing themselves to my kids, which leaves a massive impression on them.
Kicking stones expertly executed
We did not get an origin player for Aloiai. The Broncos were looking to
I believe we got the best outcome possible..
Joe O was playing SOO 2019 and missed last year because his coach sucked and clearly the players didn't believe in him as all players failed under him last year.
Doesn't matter how you look at it because we replaced Josh with Joe and for me that is an upgrade plus getting cash as well.. Very very smart business.
No Way I would of paid 600k for Josh A and we would of lost him after this year anyway when his contract finishes.
