NRL clubs are hopeful former rugby league star Valentine Holmes will make a return to Australia next season, although his latest decision won't fill them with much confidence.

Holmes' partner Natalia will fly over to the US in just a matter of hours, and is set to look for a permanent place to live alongside Valentine, as the pair look to stay for the long haul.

Holmes has a pre-season contract with the New York Jets in the NFL, and is hoping he'll be able to make the 53-man regular season roster, which will be announced on September 1.

The former Shark is confident he'll be in the US for the foreseeable future, with his manager making a statement to the Daily Telegraph.

โ€œHe doesnโ€™t think heโ€™ll be coming back soon, so Natalia is heading over to look at properties to stay,โ€™โ€™ Holmesโ€™s agent Gavin Orr said.

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โ€œTheyโ€™re (Jets) liking what theyโ€™re seeing from Val, but we all know itโ€™s a work in progress.โ€™โ€™

The North Queensland Cowboys have long been suitors for Holmes, and have purposefully left some salary cap room free in 2020 in case the 24-year-old returns.