Talks over huge Super League transfer could stall

The likes of Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves and Hull KR have all made big signings for 2024.

Hull KR were quickest to secure their signings drafting in Oliver Gildart and Peta Hiku from the NRL whilst also bringing in former Castleford Tigers and Hull FC target AJ Wallace from the Bradford Bulls for the 2024 season.

Warrington Wolves meanwhile beat four teams to NRL star Lachlan Fitzgibbon from Newcastle Knights for next year and beyond.

Wigan meanwhile moved for Tiaki Chan and Adam Keighran from the Catalans Dragons as well as Sam Walters from Leeds and his former teammate and former Huddersfield Giants star Kruise Leeming who left Leeds earlier this year.

Therefore, the Rhinos could be in the market for a new number nine.

Leeds have been rolling with Jarrod O’Connor and Corey Johnson at nine but have now targeted another former Huddersfield hooker in Danny Levi.

These reports emerged this week from Leeds Live and Canberra Times have confirmed the interest from Leeds.

They have also revealed Hull FC are set rival Leeds’ interest in the player.

Hull FC are set to lose Brad Dwyer to the Warrington Wolves at the end of the year. Dwyer of course arrived at the MKM Stadium from Leeds after he was left out of the Grand Final squad last year with O’Connor and Leeming named instead of the livewire.

He is set to replace Daryl Clark who is expected to sign for St Helens to replace the retiring James Roby in 2024.

So, it seemed Leeds and Hull FC are set to battle for Levi’s signature for the 2024 season.

“We’re not saying we’re going, but we’re not also saying we’re staying,” his agent Mario Tartak told The Canberra Times.

“He’s a wanted man overseas.

“He’s been to the Super League before and was very successful in a short time there and there’s a lot of clubs there that need a hooker.

“He is enjoying his time in Canberra although we’re just weighing up options.”

Naturally these rumours were brought up this week in Leeds boss Rohan Smith’s press conference ahead of their defeat to Hull KR.

When asked about this, Smith said:

“I’m not going to buy into any of the speculation. When or if there’s a signing, we’ll be excited to announce.”

Despite Smith remaining coy on the matter, Serious About Rugby League understands that there is “a high chance” of Leeds completing the move for Levi beating Hull FC to his signature for the 2024 season.

However, there is a chance that talks could slow down due to the fact Levi has broken his jaw for the second time this season.