Josh Perry St Helens' first major signing
ST HELENS will make Australia prop Josh Perry their first major signing for next season.
Saints are close to finalising a three-year deal for Josh Perry, 29, who is being squeezed out by salary-cap pressures at Manly.
His capture will represent a major coup for Saints as they search for a new coach to succeed Mick Potter.
Castleford and England centre Michael Shenton is expected to be next on the shopping list as a replacement for Matt Gidley, who is heading home to Australia.
Saints are confident they will hold on to England prop James Graham despite him being on Sydney Roosters' wanted list.