Henry Pollock remains in contract negotiations with Northampton Saints, expressing he is "open to every opportunity" as his current deal approaches its end this season.

Pollock, a promising 21-year-old back rower, is yet to finalize terms despite reports of positive discussions. His contract is set to expire shortly, and while confidence within the club grows regarding his re-signing, he is weighing various future paths.

Notably, Pollock has been described as a £1m player by Eddie Hearn, his commercial representative, although his expected salary is around £450,000 annually. Pollock maintains an open mindset regarding his career, hinting at aspirations to play abroad or even explore different sports.

"I'm very much at the minute working through different scenarios and different avenues I can take," Pollock stated.

He emphasized the importance of aligning his decisions with his management and considers the opportunity to stay at Northampton special, given his history with the club. However, he recognizes the complexities involved in contract negotiations.

Pollock also addressed Hearn's valuation of him, viewing it as a positive rather than pressure.

"I see it as him doing his job. If he's saying that about me then for me it's just noise."

Phil Dowson, Northampton's director of rugby, expressed optimism about concluding the deal soon, acknowledging the complexities of negotiations but affirming Pollock’s desire to remain with the team. As the club prepares to kick off their season against the Newcastle Red Bulls next Friday, both parties are hopeful for a resolution.