Castleford Tigers' Paul McShane talks new deal, Lee Radford and Warrington Wolves link

Castleford Tigers' Paul McShane takes on Salford Red Devils last week. (PAUL CURRIE/SWPIX)

CASTLEFORD Tigers hooker Paul McShane says there has been discussions about a new deal at Wheldon Road - and maintains Daryl Powell has not asked about following him to Warrington Wolves for 2022.

The reigning Steve Prescott Man of Steel has enjoyed an excellent start to the new campaign and is hoping to make his England debut against the Combined Nations All Stars next month.

However, with Warrington’s England hooker Daryl Clark linked with a move to the NRL at the end of the season and Castleford chief Powell set to take over at Wolves for 2022, it is no surprise that McShane’s name has been mentioned as a potential target at Halliwell Jones Stadium.

The ex-Leeds Rhinos player - who is contracted at Wheldon Road until the end of next year - has developed into one of Super League’s best players since Powell brought him to Tigers from Wakefield Trinity in 2015.

There has been reports that McShane, 31, is sitting down to discuss extending his stay at Castleford.

He said: “Yes, it’s been tossed up but nothing has really been said.

"I’ve still got 18 months left of my deal.

“If anything comes of it then great. If not then I’ll just keep cracking on.”

Castleford Tigers boss Daryl Powell (ALEX WHITEHEAD/SWPIX)

Asked if Powell had had a chat with him to see if he fancied following him to Warrington next year, McShane replied: “No. We’re fully focused on this year.

“And getting some silverware this year.”

McShane helped Castleford - who are in Challenge Cup quarter-final action against Salford Red Devils on Saturday - win the League Leaders’ Shield in 2017 and reach the Grand Final where they lost to Leeds.

Ex-Hull FC boss Lee Radford was last week announced as Tigers’ replacement for Powell next term.

He has said keeping the likes of McShane and gifted young half-back Jake Trueman will be some of his key pieces of business.