Salford Red Devils are not the only Super League club monitoring developments with Castleford Tigers’ suspended Aussie winger Justin Carney.

Saints are said to be very much in the frame. There has even been talk of either a return to the NRL or a move to rugby union for Carney.

Carney is one of Marwan Koukash’s favourite players and the Salford owner is keeping a watchful eye on developments.

Meanwhile, Robert Lui, the North Queensland Cowboys half back, is the latest high profile NRL star linked with Salford.

He previously played for the Wests Tigers and is coming out of contract.

Salford could bring in five new players but departures seem inevitable.

Reds also have to strengthen their pack.

Cory Paterson has been strongly linked with Leigh for 2016 along with Harrison Hansen and even Rangi Chase.

Salford have said on numerous occasions though that playmaker Chase is not for sale.

Leigh could move for Hansen if they win promotion but failure to do so by the Centurions would probably see the former Wigan back rower staying where he is.

Huddersfield are also looking for an experienced back rower and Catalan Dragons have shown interest in the Reds forward.

The Giants have also been linked with Theo Fages.

Meanwhile, David Furner, who works alongside Tim Sheens as assistant coach with the Australia National team is said to be interested in coming to England working as a head coach.

Furner played for Wigan and has served a good apprenticeship in readiness for stepping up.

Furner was close to the former Wigan boss Maurice Lindsay during his spell with the Warriors.