Should the Dolphins land superstar halfback Daly Cherry-Evans, rising star Isaiya Katoa could reportedly come into the scopes of rival clubs.
That is according to the SMH, who are reporting the 21-year-old harbours a desire to return to Sydney, having joined the 17th franchise from the Panthers.
Katoa is contracted until the end of 2028, but if the Dolphins land veteran Cherry-Evans, it remains to be seen if the young gun keeps his position under Kristian Woolf.
Cherry-Evans and Katoa are both organising halfbacks, who play a traditional style,
The club’s interest in the Sea Eagles superstar could also influence Katoa’s decision regarding whether he remains at the Dolphins long-term.
Cherry-Evans and Katoa are both organising halfbacks, who play a traditional style of football, with that pair unlikely to forge a partnership in the halves.
The Knights are facing a three-club battle to retain the services of English gun Kai Pearce-Paul, who is without a contract beyond the 2025 season.
According to Code Sports, both the Raiders and Tigers are monitoring Pearce-Paul’s situation and could be preparing to make a play for his services.
The 24-year-old joined the Knights ahead of the 2024 season, making the move to Australia alongside playmaker Will Pryce.
Pryce was released from his contract during the week, signing with Hull FC and returning to the Super League, but Pearce-Paul is set to remain in the NRL.
At only 19-years of age, the gun back rower made his Super League debut and went on to debut for England in the 2021 World Cup.
News Corp has previously reported the edge forward could field offers worth around $600,000 per-season.
The Knights are reportedly desperate to retain the hulking forward, but could be facing salary cap pressures after handing Dylan Brown a ten-year $13 million contract.
The Raiders already have English guns Matty Nicholson and Morgan Smithies on their books, with Nicholson shining in the absence of former Panther Zac Hosking.
Cowboys star Jake Clifford has shut down rumblings he was set to return to the Super League, having been linked with a move to Leigh Leopards in 2026.
The 27-year-old is without a contract beyond the 2025 season, with young gun Tom Duffy also coming off contract at the same time.
It remains to be seen whether both players can be retained, with North Queensland having several players such as Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden signed long-term.
Speaking last week, Leopards coach Adrian Lam said: “Jake Clifford is a quality player, but we are looking at three or four different halves.
