Oct 26th, 2018

Oct 26th, 2018

THE Warriors are expected to make a move for Eels stars Mitchell Moses or Corey Norman should pin-up boy Shaun Johnson leave the club next season.

In the latest bombshell to hit the game, the Warriors have indicated they are prepared to let Johnson test himself on the open market for 2020.

It’s a clear indication that the club doesn’t see Johnson in their long-term plans - and may even result in the Kiwi Test halfback leaving the club next season, despite being under contract.

The Warriors have a contingency plan in place - and WWOS has learned it is likely to be either Moses or Norman.

The Eels are prepared to offload either player after their disastrous campaign in 2018.

Moses is managed by player agent Isaac Moses, who also handles the club’s head coach Steve Kearney.

Johnson is currently in England with the New Zealand Test team but is aware of the developments back home and is mulling over his future.

Johnson is the highest paid player in Warriors history and the face of the club to the Kiwi sporting public.

But his lack of consistency - particularly in big games - has convinced club officials they need to move in a different direction long-term.