Kangaroos prop David Klemmer reportedly wants a fresh start and has requested Canterbury release him from the final two years of his NRL contract.
The 24-year-old and his wife met Bulldogs CEO Andrew Hill last week to relay his personal circumstances and ask for an immediate release, according to multiple outlets.
Newcastle are believed to be a suitor for the Australian and NSW representative with the Knights thought to have offered him one of the richest contracts in rugby league history.