Parramatta coach Brad Arthur and the club's board spent most of Tuesday in lockdown mode attempting to re-work Foran's multi-million dollar four-year deal to the Kiwi international's satisfaction.
They had hoped to have the issue resolved by the end of the day but it will now drag on into a third day.
It's understood Foran is happy for a clause allowing him to leave and collect a massive pay-out to be removed but wants a get-out clause inserted that would enable him to depart should Arthur be sacked.
The star five-eighth is clearly angry with Parramatta and is no certainty to sign a re-jigged deal.
He told Channel 9 in a statement: "I have shown the utmost respect to Parramatta, and I'm not 100 per cent sure this has been shown to me."
The Eels' amateurish dealings have left the door open for rivals clubs to pounce on Foran, while Manly are working behind the scenes to keep the No.6.
Those close to Foran are telling him he would be mad to join such an unstable club.
The Roosters and Raiders both distanced themselves from Foran on Tuesday but will no doubt change their tune should the 24-year-old officially enter the open market.
The Titans and Bulldogs loom as other possible homes.
It's believed Foran would seek financial compensation from Parramatta should he be forced to re-enter the market three months after signing a contract in good faith.
Former Eels CEO Scott Seward has been painted as the bad guy for signing off on the original Foran deal.
But it's understood he is very keen to tell a different story once a non-disclosure clause in his termination agreement expires.
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should have probably added this to a current Foran blog - but which one.
Hey mods how about combining all Foran blogs into one?
The thing about Foran is I really think it's not about the money. He has been disrespected in the media and by the whole process. He stated ' I have never wavered '
I think Foran will still come to the Eels because he will honour the commitment he made.
It's time that our administration and Fans treated him with some respect or he will walk away.
And the thing is if Foran goes I think BA will go to the Sea Eagles. Who would blame him. The Eels would have basically robbed him of the chance of any success.
What does that leave us with. Daniel Anderson and pack average footy players.
On phone so can't post it
http://m.foxsports.com.au/more-sports/the-unravelling-of-kieran-for...
Yep. FFS just get it done, because we're losing massive amounts of blood each day that this drags on.
Assuming that this is true, of course. Who knows. Every day that passes, the more we get kicked while we're on the ground and who knows what's truth and fiction. All the more reason to wrap this up, get the guy over here and start GETTING SOME SUCCESS ON THE FIELD. That will solve everything.
Mack, I expect the club has gone dark because they don't know the answers to all the questions the media wants to ask them. Plus they'd be waiting for Foran to decide what he's doing. Probably a situation where they think his decision is imminent but Foran's manger keeps postponing it. Our media people must never sleep.
It's too late now Frankie. This has to be wrapped up and we need to get him here. We've gone too far now to go back.
I don't see a problem with your scenario. If we get the spoon with BA + Foran then let them both piss off together.
I don't care anymore, if he comes he comes , if he doesn't there will be a lot of money there to attract a couple of gun centres which we need just as much as a halfback, possible more in my opinion.
One thing I have learnt over my history of observing rugby league is that you very very very rarely purchase your way to premiership success with a big name signing.
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