“The club’s concern has been Frank’s welfare,” said Dragons chairman Andrew Lancaster.

“Frank and his manager have been told they can officially talk to other clubs,but if they want a release from the contract Frank entered into,then the Dragons will require adequate compensation.”

Klemmer’s likely arrival will be a boost for the Dragons,who pulled out of negotiations with Reagan Campbell-Gillard,Daniel Saifiti,Stefano Utoikamanu and Terrell May.

Molo,meanwhile,could potentially earn more money elsewhere given the dearth of quality props on the market.

However,it could mark the last time a player who breaks their contract can agree to a pay rise elsewhere.

ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys has flagged the prospect of head office stopping the practice of players agitating for a release and then immediately walking into a more lucrative job.

“I’m an old-fashioned person and if you do a contract,you honour it,” V’landys told this masthead last week.

“A contract is a contract,unless there are circumstances well beyond your control – if it’s unforeseen,then fair enough. You get the benefits of the contract,so you should honour the contract,that’s my view.”

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