Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has admitted that the scandal-hit NRL club has finally hit rock bottom, with the pending exit of Junior Paulo the latest development in a horror season.

Arthur confirmed that Paulo has been pulled out of Monday night's match against Newcastle as the club and his management wrap up negotiations on an early release to join Canberra.

"His management has asked for a release so we're just working through that," Arthur said on Sunday.

Paulo's impending exit comes just a fortnight after Nathan Peats was forced out of the club due to the Eels' salary cap breach, while star halves Corey Norman and Kieran Foran have also been rocked by separate off-field dramas.