Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Knights supporters will perhaps notice a sense of deja vu as they digest the news that Korbin Sims might be joining Brisbane imminently.

The Knights’ prospects of signing Kalyn Ponga have firmed after feting the teenage sensation and his family with red-carpet treatment over the weekend.

Towering prop Jack Stockwell will resume training with the Knights on Tuesday morning, but it remains unclear if he will play another game for Newcastle.

The Knights had identified former Gold Coast enforcer Greg Bird as their No.1 target for next season but after missing out on his signature, they are now proceeding with Plan B.

Yet to announce a single import to bolster their wooden-spoon squad next season, Knights officials are poised to embark on a signing spree in coming weeks.

Unwanted winger Akuila Uate could be set to leave the Newcastle Knights for arch rivals Manly.

Knights chief executive Matt Gidley has dismissed a report suggesting the club is trying to offload senior playmaker Jarrod Mullen, saying there is “no truth to it whatsoever’’.

Robbie Rochow appears certain to leave the Knights after reports surfaced on Thursday that he had signed a one-year deal with South Sydney.