Parramatta Eels outside back Bailey Simonsson has been granted permission to speak to rival clubs.
Simonsson has seemingly played his last game for the Eels per multiple reports after his relationship with head coach Jason Ryles was damaged beyond repair as a result of the coach selecting Dylan Brown as Sean Russell's replacement ahead of Simonsson.
This prompted the disgruntled outside back to request his fourth release from the club in the space of just one month.
Despite being contracted till the end of 2027, it is widely believed that if Simonsson can find a new home for the start of next season, the Eels will not stand in his way.
Hence, here are the five potential landing spots that Simonsson could find himself in next season.
2. Gold Coast Titans
Maybe a less favourable destination for the 27-year-old, considering their position on the ladder and the uncertainty regarding Des Hasler's future, but a destination nonetheless.
There is the potential for a free wing spot next season at the Titans, with Zero Tackle reporting that the New Zealand Warriors have shown interest in current try-scoring freak, Alofiana Khan-Pereira and the Titans would be happy to let him leave the club at the end of this season.
However, Simonsson's arrival would put him in a two-way battle with Jaylan De Groot, who has been starting on the wing in Khan-Pereira's absences so far this season.
Even if unsuccessful, Phillip Sami, who starts on the other wing, can start negotiating with rival clubs from November 1 and has publicly expressed interest in joining the Perth Bears.
Hence, a second wing spot would be free, which the Titans would have no issue giving to Simonsson if he were already at the club.
