Latrell Mitchell could be in line for a massive payday in Perth, with the new Perth Bears reportedly preparing a multimillion-dollar play for the South Sydney superstar that the Rabbitohs are unlikely to match according to reports at CODE Sports .
The Bears are closely monitoring Mitchell's contract situation at the Rabbitohs and are expected to enter the race for his signature if he reaches free agency on November 1, with reports suggesting the Western Australian club could be prepared to offer up to $1.7 million per season from 2028.
Mitchell remains contracted to South Sydney through the end of 2027, with the Rabbitohs taking a cautious approach to his next deal after another injury-interrupted season, while the Bears are understood to be prepared to at least match the $1.1 million per season he is currently earning.
The potential deal could become even more lucrative through salary-cap increases and third-party agreements, with Perth's corporate market giving the expansion club another avenue to put together a package capable of competing with the biggest offers in the NRL.
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