LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
One NRL club is reportedly eyeing off Clinton Gutherson as his future at the Parramatta Eels remains up in the air following the arrival of Isaiah Iongi from the Penrith Panthers.
The team at zerotackle.com has the inside scoop on the situation.
Iongi's signing on a three-year deal has put incoming coach Jason Ryles in a bit of a pickle, as he looks set to snatch the number one jersey next season.
This development has only added fuel to the fire of rumors suggesting Gutherson may be on the hunt for a new gig, despite being the Eels' captain and raking in a cool $950,000 a year.
While Gutherson has expressed willingness to switch things up and move to the wing or centres, the persistent chatter about his potential departure continues to swirl as the Eels undergo a rebuild under Ryles.
This restructuring has already seen the likes of Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Ryan Matterson, and Maika Sivo given the green light to explore other options.
Shaun Lane and Daejarn Asi have also been mentioned in early departure talks.
As the drama unfolds, Gutherson's future hangs in the balance, with one club circling like a shark in the water, ready to make a play for his services.
Only time will tell where the chips will fall in this high-stakes game of Rugby League chess.