WARRINGTON Wolves have rubbished reports suggesting they are to move for Salford-born Great Britain international Adrian Morley.

Morley has been linked in the past with a return at some stage to his home-town club.

But according to Wolves coach Paul Cullen he definitely won't be going to the Halliwell Jones Stadium in the foreseeable future.

"The claims made are utter rubbish and absolute fabrication at all conceivable levels," said Cullen.

"We will not allow our supporters and sponsors to be misled in this manner."

Morley, one of the few English-born players to make the grade in the NRL in recent years, is currently playing for Sydney Roosters in Australia.

It has been suggested the 27-year-old forward is considering taking out Aussie citizenship in order to play in the high- profile State of Origin games.

But if Morley does decide to return to the North West, it will cost any future buyers a substantial sum.

And neither Salford nor Warrington would seem to have the resources to secure his services.

With their Super League status almost secure, Salford are looking to recruit for next season.

Ex-Manly half-back Jason Ferres has been touted as a possible successor to Gavin Clinch.

And Karl Harrison's side are thought to be interested in Wigan Warriors' Stephen Wild.

Meanwhile, Warrington's Mike Forshaw is to see a specialist after damaging knee ligaments in Sunday's defeat by Bradford Bulls.

• THE addition of a new team competing at National League level is a possibility in two years time.
  
  Rugby League bosses are touting for applications from clubs wishing to join the professional set-up in 2006.
  
  The vacancy has been created due to the admission of Perpignan into Super League.
  
  The addition of the French team means there will be an odd number of 33 professional clubs when Perpignan join the fold.
  
  The process that any successful application would go through will involve a prospective club demonstrating that it can meet minimum standards in stadium facilities, a satisfactory business plan which shows evidence of appropriate start-up funds, and a suitable geographical location.
  
  RL bosses say all other relevant factors will also be considered and no definitive date for the acceptance and introduction of any new professional club can be confirmed.

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