THE Newcastle Knights could welcome Kangaroos prop David Klemmer to the Hunter as soon as next week.

That’s according to Buzz Rothfield who revealed on League Central TV that the Knights are firming to secure Klemmer’s signature for the 2019 season.

Despite being contracted until the end of 2020, Klemmer is believed to have a clause that could see him released from his time at Belmore early.

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media_camera David Klemmer is expected to sign with Newcastle in coming weeks. Picture: Gregg Porteous

“I have no doubt whatsoever now that he’ll be playing for the Newcastle Knights next year, and I think we’ll know next week,” Rothfield said.

Co-host Matt Logue threw enormous support behind the potential move, declaring that the robust front-rower could be the man to elevate Newcastle back into finals football.

“The modern day Paul Harragon, the Chief’s back,” Logue said.

“In the last couple of years the Knights in the forward pack have probably struggled a bit. “You bring in someone like David Klemmer who’s played for his state and country, you complement the likes of Kalyn Ponga, Mitchell Pearce, Jesse Ramien, realistically finals next year is a big shot.”

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