If it's [url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leeds-rhinos/inside_rl_it_s_one_hull_of_a_week_for_the_leeds_rhinos_1_3573171this article[/url you are refering to it only says it's likely, not that we have

That's the article. I thought "likely" was meant to relate to an announcement in the near future.

If we do get an NRL centre, be prepared for a Delaney-esque signing.

GH's article in the YEP on Friday also says no signing for this season.

Of the NRL centres coming off contract at the end of 2011, there's only really Cooper that would interest me.

Expect Leeds to be in hot pursuit of Shane Elford, Adam McDougall or Ash Graham.

I agree that Matt Cooper is the quality centre on the list. If the Rhinos meant what they have said about high profile signings the other three are lower down the order although I wouldn't be surprised with a signing at that level. I know there's other mediocre centres coming of contract but whose the best of the 3 you've mentioned and I know Elford and McDougall are well past 30?

It's a shame Gasnier is retiring. He'd have made an adequate replacement for Senior.

You don't count those three as mediocre? I'd included them as tongue in cheek suggestions.

Graham's 27 and predominantly a winger, I think Elford and McDougall are both 33?

I wouldn't touch any of them with a bargepole, I'd rather have Toopi back and that's saying something.

Yes I think those 3 are mediocre like the others on the list! Cooper is by far and away the best of those coming off contract. It would be good if GH was chasing him but that's wishful thinking!

I believe that Junior Sa is coming off contract at Newcastle Knights at the end of the season.

With Danny Buderus likely to return to the Knights in 2012 perhaps GH is negotiating a deal to bring him to Headingley ?

Or is it merely wishful thinking ?

Would suggest wishful thinking.

Personally it may be a losing battle but would like to see buderus stay