Rugby League Star Luke Yates Focused on Giants’ Challenge Cup Bid Amid Warrington Wolves Transfer Rumours
Huddersfield Giants captain Luke Yates has insisted he will leave all discussions about his future beyond this season to his agent, as rumours persist over a potential move to Warrington Wolves in 2025.
Love Rugby League exclusively revealed last month that Yates was a top target for the Wolves, with a move to the Halliwell Jones Stadium believed to be close to being finalized. The Warrington Guardian confirmed earlier this week that he was a target of Sam Burgess’ side.
However, the experienced forward has remained coy on the speculation, admitting that while discussions over his future have been ongoing for a prolonged period, his main goal is ensuring the Giants rediscover their best form ahead of this week’s Challenge Cup semi-finals.
“I’m leaving that up to my agent,” Yates told Love Rugby League. “I’m happy playing my footy at the minute. It’s a massive game and I’m just focussed on trying to get back to winning games with Huddersfield. I’ll leave that up to him and when we have something to announce, we will. I just want to win this game this weekend. I’m not getting super involved in it all.”
When asked if the talk over his future was a distraction, Yates said:
“This has been going on for a while – I can focus mate. I’m leaving that to the side and letting my agent sort it out. What will be, will be.”
The Australian forward also insisted:
“I like Huddersfield, I’ve had a great few years here. I had a great relationship with Watto, we’ll see how things play out.”
Yates is bidding to reach a second Challenge Cup final with the Giants this weekend, when they face the club he has been linked with, Warrington, in Sunday’s second semi-final of 2024.
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