Leigh centre Umyla Hanley is subject to interest from rival Super League clubs for the 2027 season \u2013 with a number of teams making offers to prise him away from the Leopards.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Love Rugby League can reveal that Hanley, who enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2025 and was selected for the Super League Dream Team, is under consideration as a transfer target for multiple clubs.<\/p>\n
That includes Leigh themselves, who want to retain Hanley on a new and improved deal and have offered him terms to stay at the Leigh Sports Village beyond the end of his existing contract at the end of next season.<\/p>\n
However, Love Rugby League understands Hanley\u2019s management have also had enquiries from at least two other Super League clubs about a possible deal for the 23-year-old, who is fast emerging as one of the biggest names that is on the open market for 2027. Hull FC are understood to be one of those clubs who have weighed up a possible move.<\/p>\n
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