Carlton star Sam Walsh 'loves the club' but will not make a decision on his AFL future until later on, according to his agent.
The 25-year-old - who is currently out with a back injury - has been linked with a trade away from the Blues, as the team's 2025 season slips away.
It's understood Geelong, St Kilda and Hawthorn have shown a preliminary interest in Walsh, who was All-Australian in 2021.
However, Walsh's agent - ex-Essendon icon Scott Lucas - has stated his client is in 'no rush' to lock down his future as his contract doesn't expire until the end of 2026.
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"We’re always in discussion with clubs around players like that, so we’ve had a discussion. At this stage he’s not playing, so there’s no rush in that sense. But please read nothing into it," Lucas said via AFL’s Gettable.
“I think there’s a lot [of speculation], through no intention of any of the players, but all of those players continue to be talked about. Like there’s not a day that goes by and it’s on the back of their performance, I think, isn’t it? That’s fair to say Carlton aren’t performing where they expect.
“They’ve got five or six excellent players and all of those. I mean, I read a quote yesterday that, you know, the only player that shouldn’t be on the table is a player that hasn’t played a game yet in Jagga Smith. So that starts the narrative.
“But as for our discussion with Sam and Carlton, there is no need for one at the moment. I mean, he’s got another year and a half under contract, all going well, loves the club, close with the guys. So for our perspective, it’s just let it unfold as such.”
The Blues - without Walsh - will be under the spotlight once again on Friday night as they take on Collingwood at the MCG.