Liam Baker’s value continues to increase as Richmond looks to re-sign the in-form utility.
The dual premiership Tiger is coming out of contract and is attracting reported interest from West Coast.
Baker, who hails from Pingaring near Lake Grace in WA, is in career-best form playing in a variety of roles, establishing himself as one of Damien Hardwick’s most important players.
According to The West Australian, the Eagles are showing “significant interest” in the 24-year-old.
However, Channel 7 AFL reporter Mitch Cleary expects Baker to stay at Richmond.
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“He’s got a bit of interest back from the west,” Cleary told SEN Breakfast.
“I think he will stay at Richmond. I think that talks have progressed enough.
“He’s doing himself no harm to pick up a few extra dollars after his move into the midfield.
“He’s a super player and I think Richmond will do their best to retain him.
“He should be staying in Richmond colours as I can see it.”
Baker has played 78 games and won two premierships since arriving at Punt Road as a rookie in 2017.
He finished equal second in Richmond’s best and fairest last year,