Manly's salary cap woes may be slightly eased with centre Brian Kelly expected to ask for a release to return to the Titans with a year remaining on his contract.

It leaves Des Hasler with extra funds from the club's tight salary cap budget to spend on recruitment, with reports claiming the newly-appointed coach is drawing up plans to take Kieran Foran off Canterbury's hands.

The Australian's Brent Read revealed Manly will have no hesitation in granting his request, paving the way for a move closer to home for the Lismore-born back.

Also, expecting Brian Kelly to ask for release from Manly imminently. Wants to return to Gold Coast, per sources. Titans interested and Sea Eagles unlikely to stand in his way — Brent Read (@brentread_7) October 31, 2018





Manly reportedly need to find $500,000 within their salary cap to make room for Foran, with Kelly's release moving them one step closer to completing Hasler's mission.

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The 22-year-old has shown potential in his two seasons at the club, displaying a lethal running game with work to do on his defensive deficiencies.

The exit of Konrad Hurrell means Kelly will likely partner Panthers utility Tyrone Peachey in the centres at the Titans next season, if Manly give the green light.

Kelly isn't the only player to grant a release, with Channel Seven reporting prop Addin Fonua-Blake hit his boiling point over the uncertainty of the coaching situation.

It is unknown if Hasler's arrival has changed the circumstances.

Fonua-Blake is one of Canterbury's top recruitment targets to potentially replace David Klemmer if the pieces fall into place for his move to Newcastle, along with front-row partner Martin Taupau.

Speculation about Taupau's shaky future on the Northern Beaches has been ongoing for a large chunk of the season, however Manly have remained firm on their intentions to keep him.