Young gun's big contract news after coach fires up

Penrith young gun Taylan May has put speculation to bed by signing a new contract with the Panthers.

May told 9News reporter Zac Bailey the news following Thursday night's win over the Broncos in Penrith.

The 22-year-old had set the rugby league rumour mill into overdrive a week ago by posting a photo to Instagram with the caption "last ride", which many assumed meant he was leaving the three-time reigning premiers.

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His brother Terrell – a prop with the Roosters – has been open about his desire to play alongside Taylan, and third sibling Tyrone, at an NRL club.

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Dragons coach Shane Flanagan this week told The Sydney Morning Herald he was keen to bring both Taylan and Terrell to the Red V.

But it appears that won't be happening until 2027 at the earliest, with the youngest of the trio now committed to Penrith.

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On Wednesday, coach Ivan Cleary fired up at questions regarding his young winger-turned-centre.

Cleary told media "I'm not discussing it" as he was peppered with questions following May's cryptic post.

Penrith is already set to lose premiership five-eighth Jarome Luai at the end of this season.

The club has, however, recently locked down gun centre Izack Tago, who starred as the Panthers bashed the Broncos on Thursday.

In the same game May was penalised, but later avoided a charge, for colliding heads with opposing fullback Reece Walsh, which left the latter with a fractured face.