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Ivan Cleary has labelled prospective Panther David Fifita a 'marquee player' as the Gold Coast wrecking ball prepares to make a call on his NRL future in the coming days.
To remain at the Titans in 2025, barnstorming second-rower Fifita must trigger a player option in his contract by round 10, which begins on Thursday.
The 24-year-old flew to Sydney and met Panthers officials on Sunday evening, with the triple reigning premiers in a position to make a lucrative offer now that James Fisher-Harris is leaving to join the Warriors in 2025.
The Panthers are understood to have tabled Fifita a long-term deal worth an estimated $850,000 a season from 2025 but Cleary held his cards close to his chest when pressed on Monday.
The Penrith Panthers are understood to have tabled the barnstorming Fifita (pictured) a deal worth an estimated $850,000 a season
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary (pictured) labelled the prospective Panther a 'marquee player'
'It's obviously a very sensitive issue, all recruitment,' the Penrith coach said.
'It affects a lot of people at clubs, players, agents, families. I think we've probably
