The knives are about to come out at Parramatta after the club’s season from hell.

I’m told the club is set to cut a swathe through the playing ranks, with Michael Jennings, Bevan French, Brad Takairangi, Corey Norman and Mitchell Moses all told they are more than welcome to leave.

The problem is, all are under contract on good money and may dig their heels in and stay.

Up front, big Tony Williams and hooker Cameron King are off contract - and won’t be re-signed.

The Eels are hoping to free up some salary cap space and find up some new blood.

There are certain to be bargains on the market soon as clubs attempt to balance the books.