When Penrith Panthers outside back Taylan May posted a mysterious picture to Instagram over the weekend, rival clubs began to speculate.
Jarome Luai has been used the hashtag “last ride” before leaving for the Tigers, and May used it to accompany a carousel of pictures.
The contract of the winger-turned-center is up at the end of the year, and other clubs are reportedly interested in signing him, according to Michael Chammas of 9news and the Sydney Morning Herald.
The 22-year-old has reportedly received a $500,000 offer from Penrith, although Melbourne, the Dragons, and the Roosters are also in the running.
Terrell, May’s brother, is presently a player for the Roosters. The forward has expressed a wish to play alongside his siblings Tyrone and Taylor.
Despite a “rollercoaster” few months, Chammas disclosed that the Roosters and Terrell are still in the process of negotiating.
“The other factor in all this is the Terrell May situation, his brother at the Roosters, (it’s been) a bit of a rollercoaster with the contract situation, a change of management,” he stated on Nine’s 100% Footy.
“He got off to a reasonably good start to the year, but it will be fascinating to watch what the Sydney Roosters do in the days ahead as there were questions about how well he would fit in with the team’s culture. He should be able to ease some of those worries, so maybe they can close a deal soon.”
The Bulldogs were formerly thought to be a potential destination for the May brothers; however, general manager Phil Gould responded with a firm “no, not at all” when asked if the team was interested in Terrell.
Taylan’s stock has increased this year as a result of his strong performance at centre field.
Gould was pleased with the Panthers rookie’s development in the role.
“The other night, he was excellent. With the amount of metres he makes, he’s like having another front row or back row forward on the pitch. He’s an individual, runs his own race and fits into a specific style of centre.
“He is a tough, fervent protector. He can play centre or wing, on the left or right side of the field. If he wanted to, I believe he could play back row.
“When I was out at Penrith we used to call him ‘tiny’, he was a little kid, he was playing hooker off the bench, I can’t believe how big he’s got.”
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