Cronulla will make an approach to NSW coach Laurie Daley to take over the club for the rest of the season as interim ''interim'' coach James Shepherd indicated his desire to remain as coach until Shane Flanagan returns.

It is expected Cronulla will decide between Daley, Steve Price, Brett Kimmorley and Shepherd this week, after Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens turned down an approach from the club. Cronulla's chairman Damian Keogh said he expected a resolution within days.

In demand: The Sharks are set to make a play for NSW coach Laurie Daley. Credit:Bradley Kanaris

''We had a board meeting last Tuesday and obviously with Gal [Paul Gallen] and Lou [Luke Lewis] away for State of Origin, and where things are at, we just decided to get through this weekend and we will have a chat probably over the next few days and make a call on it,'' Keogh said.

''At this stage, the list of available coaches just for eight weeks isn't super long. So we will either go with the current set-up, if we think that is the best option, or we will bring someone in for that last month and a half.