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Western Bulldogs utility Buku Khamis has told the club he wants to be traded to Carlton as he seeks more opportunities to play senior football.
The 25-year-old, who has played 41 matches since making his debut in 2021, attracted interest from the Blues, who are looking to bring in support for defensive pillar Jacob Weitering after losing free agent Jack Silvagni to St Kilda.
The Bulldogs are open to discussing a trade with Carlton, according to two competition sources with knowledge of the situation, but as a contracted player who adds depth to their list at either end of the ground, they are expected to drive a hard bargain before releasing Khamis.
Lachlan McNeil (left) and Buku Khamis of the Bulldogs celebrate a goal.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
Carlton have made it clear they will be active in this year’s trade period as they try to add speed and class to their line-up. They have said key forward Charlie Curnow is a required player, but the contracted forward is keen to make a fresh start at either Geelong, Gold Coast or Sydney.
Fremantle back-up ruckman Liam Reidy has already requested a trade to Carlton as he seeks more opportunities having fallen behind Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson in the Dockers’ line-up.
Khamis is a popular figure at the Bulldogs who has shown he belongs at the level in the past two seasons but has been unable to cement a place in the back line.
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