Wakefield coach John Kear has confirmed that he wants to pair Paul Sculthorpe with younger brother Danny at Belle Vue next season. Sculthorpe is nearing the end of his St Helens contract and will become a free agent at the end of the current season.
Saints have told the former GB skipper they will not be retaining him for next season due to salary cap constraints and so the talented loose forward will now have to look elsewhere for a deal.
There are however thought to be several options open with Super League newcomers Salford known to be keen while Wakefield have made no secret of their interest.
Kear says Danny's presence at the club could be a deciding factor, although he also admits he remains concerned about Sculthorpe's fitness."I know Paul has always wanted to play in a professional side with his brother," said Kear. "It nearly happened once for Lancashire and that's the nearest he's ever he got."If I can facilitate that on the correct terms for the club, then I'd love to."I'd be excited by the prospect because I can remember Paul Sculthorpe playing so well over a number of years but obviously the directors are perhaps a little more conservative because there is a question mark at the minute over Paul's durability because of his injuries."That's been reflected in his number of appearances over the last two years.
Those factors will be taken into account but we will be chatting to Paul's agent and, if we can come to some agreement, I'd be delighted."
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