49ers' Kyle Juszczyk wants Brandon Aiyuk to remain with team despite trade request: 'I'm still hopeful'

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The San Francisco 49ers are likely heading into training camp next week with a big contract dispute looming over its offense, as reports came out Tuesday saying wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade after both sides still haven’t gotten an extension done. 

Despite a recent meeting that appeared to provide some hope that common ground would be found on a new deal for the 49ers’ star wideout, things are still in the same place as they were. ESPN also adds that the 49ers are unwilling to fulfill Aiyuk’s request, with other teams saying the San Fran front office is telling them he’s not for sale.

Veteran fullback Kyle Juszczyk knows the "ideal world" would be "everyone on the same page," but he’s been with the 49ers long enough to know that’s just not the case. Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa were also out of training camp practices in the past before receiving their lucrative extensions. 

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk celebrates his touchdown reception against the Washington Commanders with fullback Kyle Juszczyk on Dec. 31, 2023, at Fed Ex Field in Landover, Maryland. (Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

But that’s exactly why Juszczyk still has hope the 49ers and Aiyuk can get something done to keep him in the Bay Area long-term. 

"I understand at the end of the day, this is a business and both sides are trying to do what they think is best for themselves," Juszczyk told Fox News Digital while also discussing the Purina for the Win Challenges. "So, I totally get this is Brandon’s first run at possibly getting a new contract, and he wants to do