Lachlan Galvin may have played last game for Wests Tigers

Lachlan Galvin may have played his final game for the Wests Tigers with the club and wantaway star locked in talks which could see the young playmaker granted an immediate release.

Lachlan Galvin may have played his last game for the Tigers as the club and his agent discuss the terms of an immediate release.

The parties have been locked in talks which could lead to Galvin heading to the open market before June 30.

It is understood the final hurdle is how any release would be finalised given the Tigers would want a transfer fee or a player in exchange for releasing Galvin whose deal does not expire until the end of next year.

The Tigers have the bye this weekend and while both parties have remained tight-lipped there is optimism that a deal could be done as early as this week.

Galvin had already said he would not play at the Tigers beyond next season when his current deal expires.

However, it now seems like an exit will be fast-tracked.

The Bulldogs and Parramatta are believed to be the frontrunners to sign Galvin.

Lachlan Galvin (L) could head to the open market before June 30. Picture: NRL Photos

Complicating matters between the Tigers and Galvin is the ongoing legal action that the teenager has kicked off against the club amid claims of bullying.

Galvin’s camp have requested mediation to resolve the issue but it may not be necessary should the Tigers agree to a release in the coming days or weeks.

Under the game’s contracting rules, Galvin has until June 30 to move clubs for this season which means the parties have more than a month before a move this year is off the table.

However, there is understood to be an acknowledgment on both sides that it is in the best interests of both parties for Galvin and the Tigers to go their separate ways.

The Tigers have Latu Fainu already in their system and have been linked with Brisbane half Adam Reynolds, who is off contract at the end of the season and yet to agree to a new deal with the Broncos.

Reynolds’ preference is to remain in Brisbane and they remain in the box seat to retain him should he play on next season. The Tigers also have Jayden Sullivan on loan at South Sydney and he is expected to return to his home club next season.

Originally published as Lachlan Galvin may have played last game for Wests Tigers