South Sydney are set to make a play for Kieran Foran in 2018 if the troubled playmaker is able to get his life and career back on track.

Foran is keen to make a footballing comeback with the Warriors next year, although the NRL has not yet decided if it will register the former Manly and Parramatta star.

It is understood the governing body has begun the process of grilling the former Parramatta skipper about a range of matters, including his gambling issues, his association with notorious punter and former brothel owner Eddie Hayson and his general mental wellbeing. The 26-year-old won't be cleared to return until he proves to head office he has made the appropriate changes to his lifestyle.

"The process of considering Kieran Foran's registration is ongoing," an NRL spokesperson said.