The Brisbane Broncos are currently in discussions with Billy Walters, yet the Gold Coast Titans are closely observing the developments at Red Hill.
The dummy half is set to be off-contract at the conclusion of the season, but he has not finalized a new agreement with the Broncos.
Recent reports indicate that he is nearing a two-year contract extension with the club; however, with no signatures yet, the situation remains fluid.
Walters is regarded as the top dummy half for the Broncos, and his absence has been greatly felt while he recuperates from an ACL injury sustained against the Canberra Raiders during last season's qualifying final.
Brisbane now faces challenges with roster balance.
They have already secured four options for the dummy half position by 2027, meaning young talents Cameron Bukowski and Blake Mozer will vie for playing time against seasoned players Ben Hunt and Cory Paix.
If Walters re-signs, the competition for minutes will intensify; he and Hunt might also be considered for roles in the halves. However, with Ezra Mam, Tom Duffy, and Jonah Pezet in the mix for the number six and seven positions, competition is already fierce.
While Michael Maguire's team may not be assured of retaining Walters, reports from News Corp suggest that the Gold Coast Titans are prepared to act if negotiations with Walters do not succeed.
Currently, the Titans are poised to lose Sam Verrills at the end of the season, as Josh Hannay's team has chosen not to extend his contract.