Canberra Raiders contract extension for Hudson Young close but not yet done

Young is off contract at the end of next season, but is a prime target to lock down with his star rising in the NRL.

The potential NSW Origin bolter reportedly secured a $2.8 million deal on the weekend to remain in the capital until the end of 2027, but his manager Sam Ayoub said negotiations were ongoing and an agreement was still "miles off".

"We certainly haven't agreed to any final terms," Ayoub told The Canberra Times.

"We're all hoping we'll get there.

"Hudson loves the club and enjoying his progress there.

"It's a process that we're working through.

"All parties are intent to get a deal finalised and we'll get closer to that during the course of this week."

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The Canberra Times revealed the Raiders had opened contract talks with Young in March.

Last week the club extended Emre Guler for another two years as the first signing since Jack Wighton's departure was confirmed, and it's understood the Raiders are still working on extending Tom Starling and Corey Horsburgh too.

Young has been a standout at the Raiders in recent seasons, and continued that strong form this year.

He's averaging over 100 run metres and has scored five tries in 10 games, including back-to-back weeks, which has propelled him into the conversation for Blues selection.

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