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Problems are going from bad to worse at the Parramatta Eels with forward Charlie Guymer requesting permission to leave.

In what is fast snowballing into a disaster for the Eels, the young forward, if he is permitted to leave, would join Blaize Talagi, who is likely to join the Panthers, Matt Arthur, who is yet to find a new club, and Ethan Sanders who is off to the Canberra Raiders next year, as young guns to walk out on the Eels this season.

Rated as one of the best young forwards in the game, Guymer only agreed to a new and upgraded contract with the Eels earlier this year that was set to lock him in until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season, with next year seeing him on the development list, and 2026 moving to the Top 30.

Both seasons would have been on the minimum wage – $80,000 for a development player, and $140,000 in his first season as a Top 30 member.

News Corp reported on Thursday that Guymer had asked for a release from the club through his management, but the club have now quickly responded, saying Guymer will be staying put until the end of 2026.

“His management approached the Club last week seeking permission to negotiate with other Clubs. This request was denied and the Club has a strong commitment to Charlie’s future,” the club wrote.

The Club has been in regular contact with Charlie directly including this afternoon, and he has assured us that his position is unchanged and he is fully committed to the Parramatta Eels.”