Castleford Tigers are on the verge of signing Leeds Rhinos youngster Muizz Mustapha. Rugby League Live understands the Tigers are close to completing a deal for the compact forward, who has not been offered a new deal at Headingley for next season.
Mustapha, who scored a great solo try in Leeds' recent victory over Wigan Warriors, has struggled for game time at the Rhinos during the early stages of his career. He spent last season on loan at Hull Kingston Rovers before returning to Leeds this year.
However, Rohan Smith confirmed last month that Mustapha had been allowed to pursue deals elsewhere with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. "We haven't made Muzzy an offer," Smith confirmed. "He's free to explore his options there. It's always a moving thing the roster, but at this point we haven't made him an offer."
