Warriors chief executive Cameron George said he was unaware of Manu’s situation on Wednesday evening.

“The Warriors have had no discussions in respect to Joey Manu’s future, but of course if Joey Manu was to become available we would definitely sit down with his management,” George said. “To this date, we’ve had none whatsoever.”

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While Manu left the Roosters on good terms, it is unclear if his preference is to return to Sydney or head to his homeland of New Zealand. The Roosters would have financial limitations on what they could offer him if he wanted to return to the Tricolours.

The Warriors, who have unexpected salary cap space due to the sudden retirement of skipper Tohu Harris in the pre-season, would be interested in luring Manu to their club if he were to become available.

Manu has long held a desire to play fullback but was unable to cement that position at the Roosters with captain James Tedesco at the club ahead of him.

The Warriors could have an opening in the No.1 jersey from next season, with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad linked to a potential shift to the Super League next year.

Manu would be a major acquisition for a Warriors team currently flying high on the NRL ladder in fourth position on the back of three consecutive wins after the disappointment of their Las Vegas drubbing at the hands of the Raiders in round one.

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