The NRL's next player market opens on November 1, in a period expected to become its busiest trade window yet.
New franchises PNG Chiefs and the Bears are preparing to compete for the signatures of the game's most sought-after players.
The Chiefs say securing a marquee No.7 is a priority as they target a finals place in their inaugural season.
The club enters its first free-agency period with tax-free dollars available.
Penrith playmaker Nathan Cleary tops the list of potential targets, but has yet to decide his future beyond next year.
Eleven Kangaroos can also receive offers from rival clubs: Jack Bostock, Bradman Best, Sam Walker, Tom Trbojevic, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Munster.
The others are Harry Grant, James Tedesco, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin and David Fifita.