Castleford Tigers are weighing up a move to sign Parramatta Eels half-back Daejarn Asi as part of their plans for next season, Love Rugby League can reveal.
Asi is one of a number of players who have been let go by the Eels following the culmination of their season in the NRL. They confirmed a raft of departures on Wednesday with Asi’s name among them: though reports had suggested several weeks ago that the playmaker was heading to Super League.
And Love Rugby League has learned that Castleford are looking at a move for the half-back. The Tigers have so far only added Zac Cini to their ranks for 2025 but are on the hunt for more new signings.
And Asi is a player of interest, with the Tigers holding talks with the player over a potential move. No deal has yet been struck but Castleford are keen to pursue the prospect of a deal who has played regularly for the Eels throughout 2024.
Asi played 14 times in the NRL this season, scoring three tries and kicking 17 goals. The majority of his game-time came at scrum-half, and with the Tigers on the lookout for a player to slot into the halves next year, Asi would appear to fit the bill.