LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary didn't mince words when it came to discussing the potential departure of yet another rising star.
Cleary, no stranger to the ebb and flow of player movements in the cutthroat world of rugby league, was quick to shut down any chatter about losing strike centre Taylan May.
For the Panthers, holding onto their top talent has always been a tough battle.
The club, boasting three consecutive NRL premierships, is the undisputed powerhouse of the competition.
However, as history has shown, success often comes at a cost - in this case, the departure of key players like Jarome Luai, who recently inked a deal with the Wests Tigers.
The looming possibility of losing May, as rival clubs circle like sharks in the water, has put Penrith on high alert.
Despite the interest from other teams, the Panthers are determined to keep the Samoan international within their ranks.
Talks of a new contract have already begun, but as seen with Luai, the lure of bigger paydays elsewhere could prove tempting.
With May's brother Terrell making waves at the Roosters, the prospect of the siblings teaming up on the field adds an extra layer of intrigue.
However, the departures of key players at the Bondi Junction club could complicate matters.
As the rugby league world eagerly awaits May's decision, one thing is certain - the Panthers will stop at nothing to ensure their star centre remains in the fold.