Fremantle goal sneak Hayden Ballantyne could be heading to Essendon, with the Bombers believed to have offered the 29-year-old a three-year deal.

Ballantyne is still contracted to Fremantle until 2017, but rumours have been swirling that the fiery Dockers forward wants out after the club's dramatic fall from grace this season.

$1.2 million man? Fremantle Docker Nat Fyfe. Credit:Getty Images

A friend to the Ballantyne family said Hayden has had talks with the Bombers recently and was seriously weighing up moving to Essendon if he can stitch up a three-year deal.

WAtoday also understand a number of clubs are chasing Ballantyne, including cross-town rivals West Coast.