Over the past week, Xerri has found himself in the middle of headlines following reports that he was unhappy at the Bulldogs after being asked to switch from left to right centre.<\/p>\n
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Dropped to reserve-grade, which saw him score with his first touch of the football against the Raiders on Saturday, the centre has been linked with multiple rival teams<\/p>\n
Although he is technically unable to speak to any other clubs due to still being under contract until the end of 2027, two of the clubs he has been closely linked to are the Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels.<\/p>\n
However, The Sydney Morning Herald<\/a> understands that he has not been discussed as a transfer target by Storm officials and they would prefer to sign a goal-kicking back.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Eels coach Jason Ryles was blunt in his response when asked if the club had any interest in Xerri.<\/p>\n \u201cNo, not at all,\u201d he said with authority.<\/p>\n Two more teams have denied interest in the star centre.Source: The Daily Telegraph<\/p>\n BUNNIES STALL TALKS WITH PLAYMAKER<\/p>\n The arrival of Payne Haas could come at a hefty price, with the South Sydney Rabbitohs deciding to halt contract talks with a key member of their spine.<\/p>\n Playing 18 matches with the club last season after arriving from the Manly Sea Eagles, Jamie Humphreys was able to cement the halfback spot ahead of Jayden Sullivan and the now departed Lewis Dodd.<\/p>\n Humphreys\u2019 great form saw him and his management locked in advanced discussions with the club over a one-year extension until the end of 2027.<\/p>\n However, Code Sports<\/a> reports that the Rabbitohs have now decided to stall those contract talks as they attempt to fit everyone under their salary cap.<\/p>\n It is understood that if a deal is not struck between the two parties, the Perth Bears are expected to show a keen interest in his services due to his ability to play in the halves or at hooker.<\/p>\n As it stands, they have recruited Toby Sexton and Tyran Wishart to play in the halves but the arrival of Humphreys could see the latter make the switch to dummy-half.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs also have Ashton Ward and Jonah Glover on their books as potential replacements, while rookie Matthew Humphries is seen as the club\u2019s long-term halfback.<\/p>\n Jamie Humphreys has been linked to the Perth Bears.Source: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n WARRIORS \u2018ON THE VERGE\u2019 OF PLAYER SWAP<\/p>\n The Warriors are reportedly \u201con the verge\u201d of securing a replacement player from the Broncos as part of Brisbane\u2019s deal to sign Origin forward Mitch Barnett.<\/p>\n Barnett was granted a release earlier in the month on compassionate grounds, with the front rower to depart the club for Red Hill at the end of the year.<\/p>\n Warriors CEO Cameron George was adamant at the time that Barnett\u2019s impending release was announced that the club wanted adequate compensation in return, likely in the form of a player.<\/p>\n It appears the Warriors have landed on that player, with Code Sports\u2019 David Riccio reporting on Triple M that Andrew Webster\u2019s side is close to securing a swap deal for Grant Anderson.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is in the stages of negotiations as far as what the deal looks like and how much money but I\u2019m also certain this will eventuate and Grant Anderson will end up at the Warriors,\u201d Riccio reported.<\/p>\n It means Anderson will join Storm flyer Will Warbrick in joining the Warriors, which leaves the futures of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck up in the air. Both are off-contract at the end of the year.<\/p>\n Riccio said the Warriors want to get a deal done with Anderson for next year before turning their attention to whether an immediate swap could be in the works.<\/p>\n Anderson got his first run for the Broncos this week after grand final hero Gehamat Shibasaki was dropped.<\/p>\n \u201cThey want to get the deal done for next year first and then work out is it a possibility to go straight away.\u201d<\/p>\n Grant Anderson. Picture: Brisbane BroncosSource: Supplied Source Known<\/p>\n COWBOYS SET TO WIN RACE FOR YOUNG GUN<\/p>\n The Cowboys are reportedly set to ward off rival clubs in the race for Jaxon Purdue by locking up the young gun on a $3 million mega deal. <\/p>\n The Daily Telegraph<\/a> reported Purdue and his management have kicked off extension talks with the Cowboys, who are confident they can secure him with a $3 million extension. <\/p>\n Purdue is off-contract in 2026 and has been free to negotiate with rivals from November 1 last year, with the Storm, Bulldogs and Bears interested in his services, with Mal Meninga a big fan of the youngster. <\/p>\n The 20-year-old has scored 17 tries in 34 games since his debut in 2024 and has starred at centre, while also showing his versatility in spending time at five-eighth and fullback. <\/p>\n His performances have sparked plenty of interest in rival clubs, but the Cowboys are confident he is going nowhere and are aiming to re-sign him on a four-year deal worth $3 million until the end of 2030. <\/p>\n Purdue and the Cowboys are currently at odds over finances, but if they can agree on a value, the classy utility back is keen to stay at the club long-term instead of going on the open market. <\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n BRONCOS VS TALLIS: Feud hits new low as club strips legendary captain of honour<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018COMEBACK KINGS\u2019: Deja vu as Broncos stun Storm in epic GF rematch<\/a><\/p>\n