Joey Manu

[Graham]

St George Illawarra Dragons will apparently make a multi-million dollar play for off-contract Sydney Roosters star Joseph Manu.

While the Roosters have long been confident of capturing Manu's signature on a new deal, they didn't  do so before November 1, and so he will now receive offers from rival clubs.

The Sydney Morning Herald are reporting that the Dragons' offer for Manu will total almost $5 million over a four-year window that would instantly see Manu become one of the most well-paid players in the game.

The ace up the Dragons' sleeve is that they would be able to offer Manu the ability to play fullback, something he may not do at the Roosters until he is 30 years of age, and that's if James Tedesco retires when reports suggest he will.

Any chance? What do you reckon?