Hawthorn is trying to negotiate a deal for Chad Wingard without trading youngster Ryan Burton

HAWTHORN is trying to negotiate a deal for Chad Wingard without sacrificing star youngster Ryan Burton. But can they pull it off? JAY CLARK has the latest on where the negotiations are at.

Hawthorn now wants to keep Ryan Burton. Picture: Michael Klein

HAWTHORN is trying to negotiate a deal for Chad Wingard without sacrificing star youngster Ryan Burton.

The Herald Sun has confirmed the Hawks’ preference is to keep Burton at the club for next season and instead satisfy the Power with a swap of picks.

Hawthorn on Thursday offered pick No. 15 for Wingard, but that was rejected by Port Adelaide.

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The Power asked for Burton, 21, as well as pick No. 15, prompting Hawthorn to speak to the versatile ballwinner about several options.

In the conversation, Hawthorn told Burton the club wanted him to stay at the club for 2019 and beyond.

But Hawthorn also gauged Burton’s interest in a possible move back home to South Australia.

It shows the Hawks are prepared to discuss the possible Burton trade with the player and his manager, Marty Pask.

Hawthorn now wants to keep Ryan Burton. Picture: Getty Images

Burton has some time to think about what he wants to do.

If he wants to stay at the club, Hawthorn will take Burton off the table in the negotiations for Wingard with Port Adelaide.

Burton is overseas and is yet to make a decision.

Hawthorn officials are currently working through several trade scenarios this morning in a bid to appease Port Adelaide with draft picks on their own.

Hawthorn fans have reacted angrily to suggestions Burton could be traded as part of a deal for Wingard.