Twist in Bulldogs' pursuit of star Eels hooker

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Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould has powerfully denied reports that his nine has made a multi-million dollar connection to motion Parramatta hooker Reed Mahoney.

Gould confirmed that helium and Bulldogs manager Trent Barrett wined and dined Mahoney astatine the Chinese edifice wrong Canterbury Leagues Club earlier this week, but declared wealth was not discussed.

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"There is truly thing to it astatine this signifier different than that we had a bully meal with Reed," Gould told Wide World of Sports.

"I wanted him to conscionable our people. He's a precise awesome young man.

"There has surely beryllium nary ceremonial connection astatine this signifier - it was precise overmuch preliminary discussions.

Reed Mahoney successful precocious demand. (Getty)

"If Reed shows a genuine involvement successful being a Bulldog, we would beryllium keen for further talks.

"We shall spot what the aboriginal brings."

The Sydney Morning Herald wrote that the Bulldogs tin wage Mahoney $650,000 implicit 4 years, portion the Eels volition connection him $450,000 implicit 3 years.

Several different clubs, including the Titans, are besides keen to snare the talented dummy-half.

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