“It’s simple; Nathan’s management has asked for it,” Arthur said.
“He is hired until the end of 2023, and we have a lot of players in this situation where everyone is waiting for what will come next. We have to remember that it is a sport, but it is a business. Everyone has their own priorities that they have to take care of.
“He has been contacted to find out if there is anything going on. With our head situation, the players we have and the spending, there is nothing beyond 2023 in our plans. He has the right to ask to look around. There’s no “he wants to go” or “we’re waiting for him out.” He’s just trying to secure his past past in 2023. That’s what it is. ”
The Wests Tigers have been approached about the possibility of Brown returning to his former club.
The Tigers, however, are not in a position to make decisions about recruitment and retention until a head coach is appointed.
The Tigers are hoping Penrith assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo will accept a lucrative five-year offer they are willing to put on the table.
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Parramatta has a lot of high-profile players with big money, such as Clint Gutherson, Junior Paulo and Mitchell Moses. They need to update the contract of young boom Will Penisini.
Ryan Matterson has also been offered a four-year deal to keep him at the club with Wayne Bennett and the Dolphins running around signing. The Eels have already lost Isaiah Papali’i (Tigers), Reed Mahoney (Bulldogs) and Marata Niukore (Warriors).
The Eels have also opened talks with Angus Crichton to join the club next year.