Parramatta winger Maika Sivo is reportedly considering a shock defection to French rugby union. News Corp reports the 28-year-old is being offered the chance to quit the NRL after next season for a pay day in Europe. Another Fijian-born Eels winger, Semi Radradra, moved to Toulon rugby union after the 2017 NRL season. Sivo is contracted for another two years but the 2023 season marks an option in his favour and he could leave for the 15-man game. Sivo is set to earn $400,000 at the Eels next year and would attract a more lucrative offer in France. The rumour mill already has a replacement lined up at Parramatta should Sivo depart, with Canberra’s Bailey Simonsson named. Meanwhile, Eels forward Marata Niukore is ready to leave for the Warriors and the deal is almost done. The Auckland-born Niukore reportedly wants a return home to New Zealand when his Eels deal expires after next season.