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Two more Parramatta Eels players have been linked with a potential early exit from the club as they are set to undergo a rebuild under future coach Jason Ryles.

Confirmed to be taking over interim-coach Trent Barrett next season, Ryles is looking to guide the Eels to the finals for the first time since 2022 when they competed against the Penrith Panthers in the Grand Final.

According to reports from Fox Sports, there have been whispers that the Parramatta Eels are trying to move on Maika Sivo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard before the end of their contract, but nothing is set in stone.

Maika Sivo is contracted until the end of 2027 (with a mutual option for 2026 and a club option for 2026) but has been linked with an exit from Parramatta as early as May this year after being dropped to the NSW Cup.

On a deal believed to be worth around $550,000 per season, he was made available to the Super League earlier this year with reports indicating that the Eels were prepared to pay a significant portion of his wage, per League Express.

On the other hand, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, a NSW Blues representative, remains contracted until the end of 2025 on a deal worth approximately $750,000 per season and previously looked at the Super League as an option, per

The rumours come after second-rower Ryan Matterson was granted permission to speak with rival teams and see if there are any offers on the table for his services despite being contracted until the end of the 2026 season.

“Nothing’s happened as yet, but the conversation has occurred with his management to give him basically a little tap on the shoulder that, if there’s anything out there, it might be worth having a look around,” journalist Michael Chammas said on 100% Footy on Monday.