Prized NRL free agent Ryan Matterson is yet to inform the Eels if he is returning to Parramatta but there is a growing sense of confidence at Parramatta that he will be back in blue and gold.

Matterson was officially granted a release by the Tigers last week and is now arguably the most sought after player on the market for the 2020 season.

Ryan Matterson was released by the Tigers last week. Credit:AAP

The Eels have tabled a three-year deal worth $500,000 per season to try and bring Matterson back to Parramatta to play for Brad Arthur, who fell out with the rising star when he was last at the club.

The Herald has been told the Eels are yet to receive word from Matterson's camp about next season, with the 25-year-old on holidays in Europe in the past week.