North Melbourne is unconcerned about rival interest in out-of-contract midfielder Levi Greenwood, confident he will be at Arden Street in 2015.
Greenwood bounced back from lean 2012 and 2013 seasons to average 25 possessions a game this year (second at North behind Brent Harvey), becoming a key member of the Roos' midfield with his clearance work and hard running.
The 25-year-old's existing three-year deal with North is set to expire at the end of next month, but AFL.com.au understands he wants to remain a Roo.
Nonetheless, Greenwood and North are yet to agree on a new deal despite prolonged negotiations.
Richmond is one club that is understood to be interested in speaking to Greenwood if his talks with the Roos break down.
But North football director Geoff Walsh told AFL.com.au on Tuesday he had no concerns that the Roos' negotiations with Greenwood had dragged on.
"At this stage of the year, we're talking to Levi and (his manager) Liam Pickering and we've had constant discussions over the past few weeks," Walsh said on Tuesday.
"I'd expect we'd have an outcome shortly."
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