THE Bulldogs are facing the very real prospect that they’ll lose two of their most experienced players on the eve of the 2019 season.

David Klemmer has asked for an immediate release from Belmore and is likely to link up with the Newcastle Knights on an eye-watering deal if allowed to leave.

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And Kieran Foran, who only played half of the 2018 season in the blue and white due to injury, could be offloaded to the Sea Eagles, with new coach Des Hasler keen to bring his long-time charge back to the Northern Beaches.

Matt Frawley is already reportedly on the way out, with the 23-year-old half agreeing to terms with Huddersfield.

So, if Foran is released the squad would be seriously lacking playmaking depth.

Canterbury has struggled to retain its best players as a result of the salary cap mess created by its previous board, and the loss of Klemmer would be catastrophic.

He’s still only 24 and already one of the premier props in the game, having played 17 Tests for Australia and 14 Origins for NSW.

Read on below for all the transfer whispers.

BIG BOPPERS LINKED TO LEEDS

Newly-appointed Leeds coach Dave Furner is showing no signs of slowing down in his bid to transform the Rhinos’ roster for next season.

Just days after the club confirmed the marquee signing of Konrad Hurrell on a three-year deal from 2019, Manly powerhouse Martin Taupau was linked to the club by UK publication League Express.

Taupau is contracted until 2020, but rumours of a possible exit from the Sea Eagles have lingered for much of the year.

If such a move were to happen, a sizeable transfer fee would have to be paid.

Leeds may also have to offload players with former Sea Eagles hooker Matt Parcell mentioned as one possible star who could make way.

Trent Merrin has since been linked to the 2017 Super League champions, with the Daily Telegraph reporting the Rhinos have offered the former rep star a four-year deal.

KNIGHTS WATCH

The Newcastle Herald has reported the Knights have been monitoring the situations of both Dylan Napa and Trent Merrin as the club looks to bolster its forward pack.

But events have taken a turn over the weekend, with NRL.com reporting Kangaroos prop David Klemmer approached the Bulldogs last Tuesday to request an immediate release over personal issues.

Newcastle have a salary cap war chest at their disposal, and the Daily Telegraph suggested he would be looking at a contract worth $4.6 million over four years if Canterbury agree to his wishes.

There are also reportedly plenty of negotiations going on behind the scenes with the likes of Kurt Mann and Michael Jennings still in their sights too.

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MANLY HOMECOMING FOR ONE OF THEIR GREATS

Kieran Foran could make a sensational return to the club he helped lead to the 2011 premiership.

Currently contracted to the Bulldogs, the former Kiwi international remains extremely close to his long-time coach Des Hasler, who’s keen on bringing him back to Brookvale.

The Sydney Morning Herald’s Danny Weidler says Manly would need to create space to make it happen, but the Bulldogs would also be interested in offloading Foran who’s taking up approximately $1 million worth of cap space in 2019.

HAYNE PLANE TO FLY AGAIN?

Jarryd Hayne is resigned to Parramatta being unable to squeeze him under their cap for 2019.

Both parties are still hoping to come to terms but it seems the Eels would have to shed talent in order to create enough space for the two-time Dally M medallist.

With pre-season just days away, there is growing speculation Hayne could make his fourth code switch and take up a deal with French rugby.

Earlier this month, the Sydney Morning Herald reported the Dragons were considering offering Hayne $500,000 for the 2019 season.

SOUTHS EYE CRICHTON REPLACEMENT

The Rabbitohs’ pick up of Wayne Bennett from 2019 puts them in the box seat to sign rampaging back-rower Tevita Pangai Junior.

The Tongan international told The Courier Mail he would re-sign with the Broncos for one more year on his return from the US, but his close relationship with Bennett gives the Bunnies a serious advantage in negotiations going forward.

Up to five clubs have shown interest in the off-contract 22-year-old.

BULLDOGS HALF MOVES TO SUPER LEAGUE

Matt Frawley, who’s made 31 appearances for the Bulldogs since his debut in 2017, has reportedly agreed to a move to Huddersfield in the English Super League.

UK publication League Weekly tweeted the deal on Monday.

Frawley was a standout for Canterbury in the latter rounds of the 2018 season, and will no doubt be a revelation for the Giants.