Castleford Tigers push closer to securing Titans five-eighth or halfback

The Castleford Tigers have intensified their recruitment push this week by announcing the signing of English international representative centre Harry Newman.

The signing comes after widespread coverage of the Tigers inability to secure big-name players, including last week’s failure to land Titans halfback Jayden Campbell.

Campbell chose to re-sign and remain on the Gold Coast despite the Tigers presenting a contract offer worth upwards of $1.5 million more.

It is now being reported that the Castleford Tigers have set their sights on Melbourne Storm utility Tyran Wishart, with conversations with the Storm utility already underway according to reports in the Daily Telegraph.

Wishart has emerged as one of Castleford priority targets, with the expansion club likely eager to add a versatile and established NRL playmaker to anchor their spine for the long term.

The Tigers are understood to be preparing a significant offer, believing Wishart could become the club’s most important signing since entering the market.

Wishart’s ability to cover multiple key positions, including hooker, halfback and fullback, is an attractive option for the Tigers as they look to build a competitive roster.

His rise at the Storm has not gone unnoticed, with the 25-year-old becoming a reliable and high-impact contributor in Craig Bellamy’s system whenever called upon.

For the Tigers Wishart could become a potential cornerstone of their maiden campaign, with his experience in a premiership-winning environment invaluable to a club starting from scratch.

Coach Ryan Carr has previously stated they are building a roster with “Tigers DNA” and culture paramount.

Storm management are expected to fight hard to keep him, but the Tigers are prepared to stretch their offer and provide a long-term starting role — something Wishart has not always been guaranteed in Melbourne.

With Tigers finally building momentum and eager to establish a competitive squad from day one, Wishart shapes as the next major domino that could change the direction of their inaugural roster.

If the Tigers can secure him, it would not only fill one of their most important positions but could signal a turning point in a recruitment campaign that has struggled to land its top targets.