Sky sports have said that Elima will leave Catalans at the end of the season but there is no mention of where he is going next.

on the sky site it says "Instead the former Castleford and Wakefield second rower is expected to link up with former Catalans coach Mick Potter at Bradford."

I see it now.

Quote W.BowlingBull="W.BowlingBull" The Dragons have broken off negotiations with the 27-year-old, who is the captain of the French national team, over a new deal. Instead the former Castleford and Wakefield second rower is expected to link up with former Catalans coach Mick Potter at Bradford. "The club has made two proposals to Olivier, who declined to respond to them," said Catalans managing director Christophe Jouffret. www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 11,00.html

Quote W.BowlingBull="W.BowlingBull" The Dragons have broken off negotiations with the 27-year-old, who is the captain of the French national team, over a new deal. Instead the former Castleford and Wakefield second rower is expected to link up with former Catalans coach Mick Potter at Bradford. "The club has made two proposals to Olivier, who declined to respond to them," said Catalans managing director Christophe Jouffret. www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 11,00.html

given that clubs usually announce a players leavingjust before before their new club announces their signing, I'd guess elima may be our next signing announcement.

Dowes is quoted in League Weekly as saying he has not signed for the Bulls next year and could yet agree a new deal at Hull FC.

One player I wouldn't be disappointed to miss out on, we need to aim higher or at least sign players with some potential to improve at the Bulls. We have our workhorse in Lynch who is also twice the player that Dowes is. I hope we've at least enquired about Fielden. I got the impression from the fans forum that there would be some 'homegrown' players returning to the club next season.

In a straight choice i would go for Fielden over Dowes but i accept that it is not always down to who you feel is the better player. It depends on the money they have on offer

I appreciate that, but it would make even less sense to spend money on a plodder who doesn't really address the weaknesses we have.

Why has Fielden been so gash at Wigan? Because he was the best prop in the competition when we sold him. Weight of expectation? Laziness?

I think there was a combination of reasons why Fielden struggled, but he seems to have overcome those issues in 2010. He is still prone to some silly handling errors but he has had a much better season this year, probably one of Wigan's top forwards.

If the price was right, he'd be a welcome addition to our current squad for me.

Deffo, on his day a top quality prop and homegrown as well, a double bonus. Would like to see him back in Bulls shirt

Looks like he will be staying at Wigan.