Parramatta Eels have edged nearer to signing Canterbury Bulldogs centre centre Maika Luai after the collapse of Volkan Erdengiz contract negotiations. The club included Luai in its squad as the Tigers wrestle with team rifts caused by his departure. Insiders say a $1.2 million offer is on offer, designed to return Luai in a return deal. The switch could see Luai return to his starting NRL team, while the Bulldogs seek to rebuild after the loss of a crucial playmaker.