Out-of-contract Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson has knocked back the latest offer from the club, opening up the opportunity for a move to the Manly Sea Eagles.
NRL reporter Danny Weidler spoke to Nine News and revealed that Gutherson is set to meet with Manly coach Des Hasler within the next 24 to 48 hours, setting Gutherson up with a new deal to return to the club he played with locally at junior level.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Gutherson is seeking a four-year deal worth about $2.8 million. The Eels weren't able to reach his demands after Gutherson requested a reasonable deal with a Round 5 deadline.
His manager Sam Ayoub informed the club of Gutherson's intentions to relocate, with the 24-year-old set to be shopped around - with Manly the likely destination.
Gutherson was initially offered a two-year deal for $450,000 and $500,000 over both years, and then eventually a three-year deal was offered for a total of $1.5 million, according to The Daily Telegraph.
The Parramatta Eels captain is one of 14 players on their list who are currently out of contract.