WARRINGTON WOLVES have been touted as a shock destination for NRL superstar Nathan Cleary.
At present, Cleary’s contract at Penrith Panthers is set to expire at the end of 2027, with clubs able to speak to the maverick halfback from November 1.
The 28-year-old’s future has been a constant source of speculation given the fact that his partner, Mary Fowler, plays football for Manchester City in the UK.
Now, NRL icon Andrew Johns believes Warrington owner Simon Moran ‘would move heaven and earth’ to bring Cleary to the club.
Johns, speaking on NRL on Nine over the weekend, said: “Nathan doesn’t play for money, he plays because he loves the game and he respects the game.
“He wouldn’t go to the PNG Chiefs purely for money. I know it’s a huge incentive.
“There’s talk of Warrington. I know the owner there, Simon Moran, and he would move heaven and earth to get Nathan there.”
Johns also believes that Cleary would help ‘special’ young halfback Ewan Irwin.
“And also to mentor young half-back called Ewan Irwin, who looks special. They’d love to get him there to work with their young half.
“If anyone can get it done in England, it’s Simon Moran in rugby league.
“I’d think he wants to be near his partner, Mary Fowler, the long distance would be difficult on them both. He’s done everything here.”