Parramatta Eels are now nearer to signing Canterbury Bulldogs centre midfield Maika Luai subsequent to the collapse of Volkan Erdengiz contract negotiations. The club registered Luai in its squad as the Tigers deal with internal issues caused by his departure. Sources claim a $1.2 million offer is available, meant to see Luai return in a homecoming contract. The switch could see Luai go back to his first NRL club, while the Bulldogs plan to rebuild after the loss of a crucial playmaker.