Parramatta Eels have drawn near to signing Canterbury Bulldogs centre midfield star Maika Luai following the collapse of Volkan Erdengiz contract negotiations. The club registered Luai in its squad as the Tigers wrestle with team rifts caused by his departure. Sources claim a $1.2 million offer is available, intended to bring Luai home in a return deal. The move could see Luai rejoin his original NRL side, while the Bulldogs aim to rebuild after the loss of a key playmaker.