Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton - Hearn

Henry Pollock, the 21-year-old rugby star, is set to demand an annual salary of £1 million to remain with Northampton Saints, according to his agent Eddie Hearn. Pollock, who currently earns £150,000 per year, has already made his England debut and was part of the Saints team that won the Premier Rugby title in June. Hearn, who met with Pollock on his yacht off Monaco, believes Pollock's value will increase significantly in the coming years, and he thinks the market rate for his skills is £1 million annually.

Northampton's ability to match Pollock's wage demands may be limited by the £6.4 million salary cap, which allows each team to have one marquee player whose pay does not count towards the cap. Pollock's on-field charisma and ability to drive ticket sales, viewership, and merchandise sales have made him a key asset for Northampton.

However, finding another club willing to pay such a high salary may prove challenging, as few teams have the resources or salary structure to accommodate a player of Pollock's caliber.