Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown is seeking offers of $1.2 million-a-season to quit the Eels amid interest from five rival clubs

Dylan Brown rocked the Parramatta Eels when he hit the NRL’s open market and now the playmaker’s eye-watering asking price can be revealed. PLUS see which five clubs are in the race for his signature.

Dylan Brown is chasing a monster $1.2 million-a-season on the NRL’s open market as the Dolphins became one of five clubs to register interest in the Parramatta playmaker.

Brown is expected to begin formally meeting with rival clubs next week as he weighs up quitting the Eels.

The Kiwis Test star has an option in his eight-year Parramatta contract to depart the club at the end of this season.

With new coach Jason Ryles at the helm, the Eels are confident they will retain Brown on a deal believed to be worth in excess of $900,000-a-season.

However the 24-year-old is testing his value on the open market after receiving interest from the Dragons, Knights and Dolphins. Two other clubs are also understood to be in the mix.

Dylan Brown is reportedly seeking $1.2 million a season to leave the Parramatta Eels. Picture: Getty Images

Brown is believed to be asking for up to $1.2 million-a-season to leave Parramatta – enormous money which would make him one of the NRL’s highest-paid players.

The Dolphins have cash to splash after missing out on the signature of Kangaroos star Ben Hunt, who opted for a return to the Brisbane Broncos after being released by the Dragons.

Whether the Dolphins would be willing to spend more than $1 million-a-year on Brown remains to be seen.

The Dolphins are cruising along nicely under new coach Kristian Woolf and centre Herbie Farnworth said he had no regrets about leaving the Broncos for the NRL’s newest club.

The Dolphins, now coached by Kristian Woolf are one of five clubs believed to be in the hunt for Dylan Brown’s signature.

“Not at all,” he said.

“I had a great year there in 2023 (when Brisbane made the grand final).

“I think I built on myself as a player last year (at the Dolphins) and then leading into the England Test series and hopefully this year as well.

“We’ve got a great squad here at the Dolphins and a bunch of young lads who want to work really hard.

“I think we’re going to do something great this year.”

The Dolphins are chasing a maiden NRL finals appearance after finishing 10th last year.

They bombed out of the top eight with six losses in the last eight rounds, but Farnworth reckons Redcliffe is better placed for this year’s play-offs and he is itching to experience finals footy again.

“It’s some of the best footy I’ve ever been part of,” he said.

“We fell short in the end but I’m sure this group can push on and hopefully win it.

“We’ve got a really young group full of a lot of talent who are willing to work super hard.

“We’ve got high hopes for this year.”

Originally published as Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown is seeking offers of $1.2 million-a-season to quit the Eels amid interest from five rival clubs