Sam Walker is expected to have left the Sydney Roosters by the start of 2028, potentially opening a place in the club's halves.
Cameron Munster, whose Melbourne Storm contract expires at the end of 2027, is being linked with that vacancy. He has rejected the deals offered by the Storm, while the PNG Chiefs, Perth Bears and other clubs are also interested.
The Roosters are reportedly considering a move for Munster. Daly Cherry-Evans and Cooper Cronk both won NRL premierships with the club late in their careers.
Munster's connection to the Roosters includes Braith Anasta, who was his agent from 2022 until September. Anasta relinquished his accreditation because of conflicts of interest with his media career, but remains Munster's mentor.
Journalist James Hooper said on Fanatics TV he had heard the Roosters speculation and noted Anasta's closeness to the club.
Former Panthers fullback Craig Gower also backed the idea. "You look at what the Roosters have done with Cooper Cronk, DCE, why wouldn't you?" Gower mused.
"There's certainly other opportunities there for him after football."