Sharks eye Bulldogs forward Tony Williams for 2017

Cronulla are in advanced negotiations to bring Canterbury forward Tony Williams to the club next season.

The Leader understands the former NSW and Australian back-rower has been offered a one-year deal at the Sharks.

Any announcement of the potential signing is unlikely to be made until both Cronulla and Canterbury finish their finals campaigns.

The signing could force a reshuffle of Cronulla's forward stocks. While Luke Lewis and Paul Gallen are believed to have agreed to terms on new contracts for next season, veteran back-rower Chris Heighington is yet to re-sign with the club for 2017.