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Parramatta Eels<\/a> went into 2026 carrying one of the thinnest rosters in the competition, despite the additions of Jack de Belin<\/a> and Jonah Pezet<\/a>.<\/p>\n It was never going to be a quiet year for the club, with Jason Ryles<\/a> coaching the blue and gold for his second season, a chance to prove the retooling period was real and that Parramatta were ready to compete after finishing 11th at the end of last season.<\/p>\n The Eels have 26 players in their top-30 squad, and a forward pack that has struggled to match it with the competition’s elite, the club finds itself in the position that no recruiting department wants to be in mid-season scrambling.<\/p>\n With twelve players injured for a significant period of the season, including two players out for the rest of the season with ACL injuries, the market has options, a combination of expiring contracts, frozen-out stars and players looking for opportunity.<\/p>\n Here are six player the Eels should target for the remainder of this season either for loan or for long-term security.<\/p>\n 1. Jaydn Su’A (St George Illawarra Dragons)<\/p>\n Despite the Dragons being winless and having struggles of their own, Su’A has already made his decision about leaving the Dragons after this season, with reports<\/a> he has signed with the Parramatta Eels<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Dragons officially announced Su’A’s decision of leaving the club after this season, and at 28 years of age, the back-rower has plenty in the tank and could slot next to Mitchell Moses<\/a> and address the lack of experience in the back-row position.<\/p>\n The Eels are eyeing the arrival<\/a> of Su’A to the club as soon as possible, with the Dragons expected to make major decisions around their club after the ANZAC Day clash against the Sydney Roosters<\/a>.<\/p>\n