Classy New Zealand Warriors fullback Kevin Locke finally made it back onto the field last weekend – but could be lost to big-spending English club Salford Red Devils.

The cashed-up Reds are keen to sign Locke and may get their way, with the Warriors committed to keeping high-priced Englishman Sam Tomkins in the fullback spot.

Locke returned from a knee injury he sustained in the World Cup in the NSW Cup and will push for a wing spot at the Kiwi club in coming weeks.

But Locke, one of the best attacking fullbacks in rugby league, would be wasted on the flank and the Warriors could release him as they are keen to bolster their struggling forward pack with a few big names.

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