Parramatta Eels have edged nearer to signing Canterbury Bulldogs centre midfield star Maika Luai following the collapse of Volkan Erdengiz talks. The club registered Luai in its team list as the Tigers deal with internal problems caused by his leaving. Sources claim a $1.2 million offer is on offer, designed to return Luai in a return deal. The switch could see Luai rejoin his original NRL side, while the Bulldogs plan to rebuild after the loss of a vital playmaker.