NRL club make offer for Super League star

Transfer stories seem to swirling around some expected and some not so much as rumours and announcements circling the likes of Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves, Hull KR and Hull FC.

As these rumours swirl it seems there are a number clubs focused on one key position in particular.

That would the halfback role which is not a surprise. There have been reports that Aidan Sezer will be leaving Leeds Rhinos at the end of 2023 whilst Leeds seem to be looking to keep Blake Austin.

They still need a halfback which seems true of Wigan Warriors with Cade Cust turning into a number nine and out of contract at the end of the year too.

Meanwhile, with Tyrone May and Mitchell Pearce headed to the NRL Catalans need a halfback or two as well.

The saga doesn’t end there though with Leigh Leopards and Salford Red Devils desperately trying to keep Lachlan Lam and Brodie Croft and the same could be said of Hull FC and Jake Clifford.

One of Super League’s most in form players, Clifford has looked like the best number seven in Super League.

Following this former Hull FC and Hull KR star Paul Cooke said he could return to the NRL and now a club has entered the race to sign him in the shape of his former club the North Queensland Cowboys.

Meanwhile, Wests Tigers, still looking for a halfback after Luke Brooks’ decision to join Manly Sea Eagles for 2024, are interested according to the Daily Telegraph who report:

“Wests Tigers have been offered Jake Clifford but a North Queensland homecoming looms more likely for the ex-Cowboys and Newcastle playmaker

“Clifford joined Hull FC this year but is expected to return to the NRL in 2024.

“The Cowboys have discussed signing the 25-year-old to add some depth to their halves.”

Now Jon Wells has reported on Sky Sports that the North Queensland Cowboys have made an offer for the halfback.

It has now been reported by the Hull Daily Mail that he has agreed to this offer.