However, it is believed the NRL is unlikely to do so unless the Eels agree to undertake a series of governance reforms and fast-track the process to elect a new board. The Eels are preparing to launch an audacious bid to lure Jarryd Hayne back to the club this season. Credit:Getty Images The Eels would only have room in the salary cap to squeeze Hayne in for this season if they agree to Kieran Foran's release request from his multimillion-dollar contract, which is close to being finalised. It is estimated the release of Foran would provide the Eels with an additional $250,000 for the remainder of this season, which is close to Hayne's estimated value for the final three months of the rugby league financial year. The NRL rules state: "The salary cap auditor shall not consider any application by a person for registration lodged after 30 June in any season if, were the salary cap auditor to approve that application, such approval would have the effect of allowing the person to play for more than one club in one Season."

Greenberg confirmed Hayne would be allowed to return to the NRL this season, but admitted it wouldn't be as simple as signing off on the deal. Back in blue and gold? Jarryd Hayne high fives the crowd at Pirtek Stadium earlier this season. Credit:Mark Kolbe "We would love to see Jarryd back in the NRL," Greenberg said when asked if it was a possibility for this season. Clearly any club wanting to sign him would need to be able to fit him into the salary cap. But we have always said that Jarryd is great for rugby league and we would love to see him back in the NRL." Hayne was informed by Fiji coach Ben Ryan last week he didn't make the final squad and will return to Sydney this week to sort out his future. He took to Facebook on Monday to announce he was unsuccessful in pursuing his Olympic dream but insists he holds no regret over his decision to try his hand at a new sport.

"As much as I would have loved to go to Rio, I too knew I wasn't ready yet," Hayne said. Third code: Jarryd Hayne in action for Fiji during the pool round match between England and Fiji during the London Sevens at Twickenham Stadium on May 21. Credit:Charlie Crowhurst "During my time with the team, I pushed my body above and beyond. I used all my experience as a professional athlete and have tried everyday and in every way possible to make this team and make it better but unfortunately, time has been against me ...It was hard to comprehend and understand at first why I came here? "Why God put me here, but deep down I knew there was a reason and a purpose. God takes you places not so you can achieve what you set out for, but to play a part and help something greater than yourself." Ryan said that one of the biggest obstacles for Hayne was the the limited time he had to prepare for the Olympics.

"The biggest hurdle for him was the timeframe. It was a very short runway for him to get to the fitness levels and understanding needed and go past any of our current squad members," Ryan told Fiji Rugby. Loading "Knowing that, we both also felt it was worth giving it a crack and seeing how far he could go. He also added hugely to the squad with his attitude off and on the field and I have no doubt this has improved everyone's performance levels and helped the team in their pursuit of Olympic success." "The camp has an excellent environment and Hayne definitely added to it. With a week to go to selection, I could see that he was not going to have enough time remaining to make the cut. I didn't want to push him so far that I caused injury and also had no intention of putting him through another huge week when I had already decided upon his selection."