Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has reportedly been approached by the Parramatta Eels to coach the Sydney club, if the Broncos end up signing Storm coach Craig Bellamy.

The Broncos have reportedly tabled a four-year offer worth $5 million for Bellamy to join the Broncos from 2019, despite seven-time premiership-winner Wayne Bennett having a year to run on his deal.

The Broncos have consistently denied an offer is on the table, however admitted they sat down with Bellamy as they attempt to map out their future post-Bennett.

The Storm have launched a three-year counterbid in an attempt to keep him in the Victorian capital and he is understood to be weighing up both offers.

Speaking on the NRL Footy Show, Nine reporter Ben Dobbin said the Eels are looking to swoop on the legendary coach with club dwindling at the bottom of the ladder this season.

“The big news coming out of NSW is that the Parramatta Eels have made an approach to Wayne Bennett to potentially coach there in 2019,” Dobbin said.

Bennett is still contracted to the Broncos for next year while Bellamy still considering his future with Melbourne.

If Bellamy signs with Brisbane, Dobbin says it’s near certain Bennett will make the move to Sydney’s west.

“Obviously, Bennett is still under contract with the Broncos but we’re in this holding pattern at the moment to see what happens with Craig Bellamy and whether or not he goes to the Brisbane Broncos.

“If he does come to the Broncos expect to see Wayne Bennett at Parramatta some time soon after that.”

Bellamy said recently that while he's closer to making a call than before, no announcement is imminent.

"It's ongoing," Bellamy said.

"It's closer and hopefully it will be done soon.

"The clubs have been really understanding and patient."

-with AAP

https://wwos.nine.com.au/2018/06/14/22/50/parramatta-eels-approach-wayne-bennett

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  • Imagine Wayne’s salary in 2019 . A million from The Broncs , a million from us ... he can buy himself heaps of fresh pu$$y and his new girlfriend will be out on her ear . 

  • This will end in tears lol, but at least it will be entertaining.

  • Fits the profile for parra recruitment. Past his best and looking for payday before leaving the game.
    Hope it not true as he isn't what he was.
  • Least we will be in the player market . And he’s experienced in manovering around the cap . 

  • this story is 100% legit, spotted Wayne coming off the M4 the other day heading to parra.. got a photo of him .. https://goo.gl/images/acyXEM
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  • As old as Wayne is, we need an experienced operator, one that can bring with him experienced people and connections.
    We have the nucleus of a good side we just need some big bodies, a bulky winger and a hooker IMO.
    Wayne could realistically turn this club around in an off season and Im willing to bet anything that we will play semis next with primarily a very similar squad.
    Our problem is BA and the players arent playing for him ATM, they've stopped listening and BA is stale - simple.
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