The relationship between the Warriors and the Panthers appears to be under pressure due to Jett Cleary's request for an early release from his contract.
Over the last two years, Cleary has been a part of the Warriors' setup, primarily playing in the reserve grade.
While he is yet to make his debut in the NRL, a change could be on the horizon due to the Warriors facing a crisis in their halves position following injuries to Te Maire Martin and Luke Metcalf.
The 21-year-old has expressed a desire to leave the Warriors at the end of the season so that he can join his brother Nathan and father Ivan during Ivan's final season coaching at Penrith.
Although Cleary's current contract with the Warriors extends until the conclusion of 2027, his desire to depart early has left the club displeased.
As reported by Code Sports, the Warriors are set to refuse this request, leading to tension with Penrith, who previously allowed standout prop James Fisher-Harris to leave two years prior to the end of his contract.
This situation highlights the complexities of player contracts and relationships between clubs in the league as they navigate player movements and internal dynamics.