The Roosters are resigned to losing their premiership prop Dylan Napa to the Bulldogs in time for the 2019 season.

Napa has been heavily linked to the Bulldogs as a replacement for David Klemmer, if as expected, he joins the Knights.

The 26-year-old Queensland prop is reportedly considering a three-year deal worth around $2 million with the Bulldogs.

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The Roosters are not expected to stand in Napa’s way if he chooses to leave the club with a year remaining on his contract.

Napa has about a week to decide, but will be an immediate replacement once Klemmer goes, which will be a much needed signing boost for the Bulldogs.

It’s believed the Roosters will struggle to upgrade and extend Napa’s deal that lasts until the end of 2019.

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Manly shoot down Edwards move

Newly appointed Manly coach Des Hasler has quashed reports the club were considering signing ex-NRL bad boy Kenny Edwards.

According to WWOS The Mole, the Sea Eagles were looking to beef-up their pack with the former Parramatta player who has a host of off-field incidents.

“No, he hasn’t been discussed,” Hasler told Sporting News.

“I saw he has been linked to us but his name hasn’t been mentioned. Good luck to him but he is not someone we are looking at.”

Klemmer’s Knights deal imminent

David Klemmer’s reported move from the Bulldogs to the Knights is very close to being announced.

It is just a matter of when and it could be the next couple of days.

The reason for the delay in the Knights signing Klemmer is down to the Bulldogs’ desire to have a ready made replacement to not anger their fans.

If Napa takes the Bulldogs’ deal then it is expected that Klemmer will join the Knights immediately.

Sharks eye Johnston to replace Holmes

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The Rabbitohs are in danger of losing their star fullback Alex Johnston, with the Sharks circling the South Sydney No.1.

The Sharks are resigned to losing Valentine Holmes to the Cowboys and want insurance in case Ben Barba does not return to the club.

Johnston is off contract at the end of next year, so he is a free agent now.

The Rabbitohs have bought Corey Allan from the Broncos and also have Greg Inglis and Dane Gagai on their books, both of whom can play fullback.

While the Rabbitohs are hoping to keep Johnston, Cronulla are monitoring the situation with hopes of making a play.

The Sharks are hopeful of Barba coming back to the club, but will go after Johnston if that doesn’t work out.

The Sharks have Matt Moylan and Josh Dugan, who can play fullback, but see the pairs’ futures at five-eighth and centre as they get older.

Marty Taupau on the move?

With Leeds securing the services of Panthers’ lock Trent Merrin, they are unlikely to make a move for Taupau as well.

However, Taupau is believed to be reluctant to work with new Manly coach Des Hasler, after the pair clashed at the Bulldogs.

Hasler has the burden of Manly’s salary cap issues to contend with, so offloading Taupau’s hefty contract would ease some cap pressure.

Taupau is coming of a career best season in terms of run metres and would be a handy addition to a number of NRL clubs.

Matt Lodge set to follow Bennett to Rabbitohs?

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With Wayne Bennett set to join the Rabbitohs and possibly as early as next season it is possible Matt Lodge could follow him. The young prop is yet to re-sign with Brisbane for 2019.

Incoming Broncos coach Anthony Seibold was on the Melbourne coaching staff when Lodge was sacked by Craig Bellamy two years before his infamous New York rampage.

It remains to be seen if Seibold would be willing to work with Lodge at the Broncos.

Lodge also attributes Bennett with helping him turn his life around after the toughest period of his life and could be tempted to continue playing under Bennett’s guidance.

Bennett is a big fan of Lodge’s playing style and he would be an ideal replacement for one or both of the Burgess twins, if they are forced out of South Sydney due to their high asking prices.

Another Bronco on the way out

The Broncos are clearing the decks to make way to sign a raft of young talent. With Josh McGuire set to join the Cowboys on a multimillion-dollar deal from next season, it has been reported that experienced second-rower Alex Glenn is also on the way out of Red Hill.

Glenn is contracted to the Broncos until the end of 2019 but the Courier Mail has linked him to a move to the Titans from next season.

Once the 30-year-old is released, the Broncos will be able to lock up the futures of Tevita Pangai Junior, Corey Oates, and potentially Matt Lodge if Seibold sees fit.