Northampton Saints face mounting pressure to secure England back-row prospect Henry Pollock on a seven-figure contract amid public valuation from boxing promoter and club supporter Eddie Hearn. According to reports from BBC Sport and The Telegraph, the rising rugby star is reportedly set to command a £1 million-a-year salary as ongoing negotiations progress regarding his long-term future at Franklin’s Gardens.
Eddie Hearn Valuation Sparks Salary Debate
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn publicly stated that Pollock has evolved into a “seven-figure player,” intensifying scrutiny over the financial terms required to keep the forward at Northampton. According to coverage by Sky Sports, Hearn argued that the club must meet these elevated financial expectations to fend off rival suitors in the Gallagher Premiership.
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