Roosters outside back Dom Young has reportedly agreed to terms to return to the Knights, but the signing won’t be confirmed until after the two sides play against each other.
The Roosters and Knights will do battle at McDonald Jones Stadium in Round 15, and according to News Corp, the Tricolours want to hold off confirming the signing to avoid Young playing against them.
It means the Knights won’t announce the signing of Young until Round 16, which is before the June 30 mid-season transfer deadline, allowing him to jump ship immediately.
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Young has been named in the Roosters’ squad for their clash against the Raiders at Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening, but only as 18th man.
The 23-year-old will be a welcome addition for the Knights, who have failed to fire in attack, scoring just 153 points this season, the least of any team.
Negotiations between the Roosters and Knights stalled initially after Newcastle reportedly refused to pay for the whole of Young’s contract, which drew public criticism from Roosters coach Trent Robinson.
But it appears as though that issue has now been resolved, and Young could play his first game back at the Knights when they battle with the Dolphins in Round 16.
Young scored 23 tries from as many games in the 2023 season, which was his last one with the Knights. It was the second most of any NRL player that season.
