Feb 19th, 2019

Feb 19th, 2019

PENRITH are in danger of losing match-winning skipper James Maloney to England for next season.

Maloney is contracted to the Panthers until the end of 2020 but WWOS has learned that his manager Wayne Beavis has been offering him to English clubs.

The Panthers want to keep Maloney for next year but are unlikely to stand in his way if he asks for a release.

At 32, the goalkicking ace is nearing the end of his career and has expressed a desire to finish in Super League.

James Maloney (AAP )

There are few big dollar marquee contracts available in England at the moment so Beavis and Maloney are basically testing the water.

But if the right offer comes up, they may be tempted to take it and secure a lucrative two or three year deal to finish his career.

Maloney is a big-game player and will be a key man for Ivan Cleary this year.