Super League star could be set for huge transfer

Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Hull FC and other clubs are all in the markets for halfbacks whilst the likes of Leigh Leopards, Warrington Wolves and Hull KR have made great efforts to tie down the likes of Lachlan Lam, George Williams and Jordan Abdull.

Leeds have let Blake Austin join Castleford Tigers immediately as they battle relegation and thus it seems he has played his last game for the club.

Wigan Warriors stand off Cade Cust is transitioning to nine in 2023 and is out of contract so it appears Wigan will be looking for a number six.

Meanwhile, Hull FC are in the market to replace North Queensland Cowboys bound Jake Clifford.

It is also unknown what will happen to Salford Red Devils’ Brodie Croft despite his mammoth deal.

There could be an opening for Super League clubs though with L’Independent reporting that Mitchell Pearce and Tyrone May will be leaving Catalans Dragons.

May was set to move to the NRL but that move has fallen through so could he make a huge Super League move?

May joined the Dragons last season after guiding Penrith Panthers to consecutive Grand Finals winning the 2021 decider having lost in 2020.

He went on to play for Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup but was forced off in game one against England with dislocated hip.

However, he has returned from injury in fine form at Catalans wearing the number six jersey and helping the Dragons to the Super League summit.

That said, his form has clearly sparked interest and NRL club Canterbury Bulldogs were interested in May for 2024.

Sky Sports’ Jenna Brooks reported that the Bulldogs had offered him a multi-year deal.

However, Rugby League Live have now reported this deal has collapsed and he is now available to other Super League clubs.

His teammate Mitchell Pearce will be headed to the NRL to return to Sydney Roosters.

The Dragons have moved to replace him and have been linked with Theo Fages from Huddersfield Giants.

They have now been linked with a huge move for NRL veteran and star man Matt Moylan.

The halfback has made nearly 200 appearances in the NRL including 100 for the Cronulla Sharks.

He joined the club in 2018 after a successful run at Penrith Panthers.

Moylan can play both in the halves and at fullback so is the ideal replacement for Sam Tomkins who is set to retire whilst also helping replace Tyrone May and Mitchell Pearce.

The former New South Wales and Australian representative would be a huge signing, perhaps the biggest of the season and it would be a statement of intent for the Dragons.