Off-contract centre Taylan May has rejected a three-year, $1.5 million contract extension from the Wests Tigers, informing the club he wants a shorter-term deal on more money.

The Tigers last week tabled a three-year deal to keep May at the club after an impressive final seven weeks of the season, notching up four tries, three try assists and six line breaks in those outings.

Taylan May has knocked back the Tigers’ first offer. Credit: Getty Images

However, sources with knowledge of the situation, talking on the condition of anonymity, told this masthead that May has knocked back the club’s first offer.

The Wests Tigers are preparing to reduce the duration of the term but are in negotiations about his value.

May was given an NRL lifeline by the Wests Tigers this year after he part

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