Te Maire Martin could be a target for the Warriors.

Kieran Foran's likely departure means the Warriors are looking at Penrith Panthers five-eighth Te Maire Martin as a direct replacement, according to reports.

Foran is expected to sign with Canterbury Bulldogs and leave the Warriors short of partners for Shaun Johnson, who signed a new two-year deal on Friday.

Channel 7 report the Warriors could attempt to lure Martin back to New Zealand after allegedly falling out of favour in Penrith in recent weeks.

Bryce Cartwright took the Panthers No 6 jersey from Martin for their last two matches, which were defeats to Parramatta (18-12) and Brisbane (32-18).

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Martin, 21, has had a case of second season syndrome in Penrith's shaky start to the year, where they've now won two and lost seven from nine after losing to the Broncos on Thursday.

Last season was Martin's first in the NRL and his form saw him win a Kiwis cap.

Panthers coach Anthony Griffin has dismissed talk of Martin leaving Penrith and said he was 'rested' because of a neck complaint.