Trent Barrett really wants Mitchell Pearce to come to Manly, but has revealed he won't give everything up to get him.

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The rugby league community is waiting for Pearce to decide which club he will be suiting up for in 2018, and at the moment it seems to be a two-horse race between Manly and Newcastle, however Cronulla are still hanging around also.

Speaking at a member and fan forum on Wednesday at the Manly Leagues Club, coach Barrett briefly discussed Pearce and his sides plans for 2018.

Barrett on Mitchell Pearce. “We are still in the fight. We can’t match the money Newcastle are going to throw at him. I can’t put the club in jeopardy and I have a lot of kids here I want to retain so I can’t risk that. I really want him to come. “ pic.twitter.com/4n7lu1QPP9 — Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (@SeaEagles) November 29, 2017





Recently, The Lurker spoke of who may be leaving the team from the Northern Beaches to make room for Pearce.

Barrett seemed to confirm that both Darcy Lussick and Brian Kelly will be a part of the Manly squad going forward.

Barrett says Darcy Lussick and Brian Kelly will not be leaving the club. Definite part of the team in 2018. #WeAreManly #fanforum pic.twitter.com/bBbIpzqQqm — Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (@SeaEagles) November 29, 2017





Manly CEO Lyall Gorman and chairman Scott Penn also discussed their vision for the Sea Eagles, and what potential redevelopments may occur at Lottoland.

Penn. “The vision is to get this Club back to its success it deserves. We are the Silvertails and we should be proud of it. It is time to fix a few things that have been around for a while. We are sick of talking about it. We are going to do it.” #forum #WeAreManly pic.twitter.com/L6SAE0dCYx — Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (@SeaEagles) November 29, 2017





Penn “We want to be here (at Lottoland). We don’t want to be anywhere else. But we need a competitive venue. We are happy for a boutique stadium. We want to pack it every week. “ #fanforum #WeAreManly pic.twitter.com/Keypv3lzmN — Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (@SeaEagles) November 29, 2017





Gorman on Lottoland redevelopment plans. “We will need the noise of our fans and our members at large (to push for this). This will be more than just a footy field. “ #fanforum #WeAreManly pic.twitter.com/Il7ICc9MjH — Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (@SeaEagles) November 29, 2017



