Carlton is circling Fremantle young gun Adam Cerra with a $750,000-a-year offer in the works, according to News Limited journalist Kim Hagdorn.
The Dockers are sure to prioritise Cerra’s signature with the 21-year-old midfielder coming out of contract at the end of the season.
Into his fourth season at Fremantle, the Victorian is averaging 23.5 disposals per match in 2021 and continues to blossom alongside fellow first-round draft pick Andrew Brayshaw.
Hagdorn understands Cerra has lucrative offers on the table from both Fremantle and the Blues.
“Adam Cerra is a prime re-signing amongst about 20 Fremantle players, including David Mundy, out of contract at the end of this year," Hagdorn told SEN WA Drive with Peter Vlahos.
“Adam Cerra is being offered something like $3 million over four seasons with Fremantle.
“But it seems as though Carlton have countered that with an offer close to $3 million – it’s not as good as Fremantle’s offer of $3 million – so $750,000 a year over those four years.
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“Carlton have Adam Cerra in their sights at about $2.7-$2.8 million for four years.
“Now, that might depend on if they can wriggle a bit more if Patrick Cripps doesn’t stay with Carlton for instance."
A product of the Eastern Ranges and Wesley College in Melbourne, Cerra has played 62 games since being selected with pick No.5 in the 2017 National Draft.
