Wigan Warriors doing 'everything we can' to keep Bevan French

The electric full-back – set to play Castleford today – has attracted offers from the NRL.

But the Warriors have not given up hope of extending his stay at the Super League table-toppers.

Lam said: “It’s something we’re working hard on trying to confirm and sign off on.

“It’s always difficult when you have such a class player, a fans favourite, and a lot of NRL clubs have come in for him for that reason.

“He has to do what’s best for him and his family moving forward, if we can keep him here we will.”

French, who arrived a year ago from Parramatta, lit up the early stages of this season and continued his form since the restart.

He has a year remaining on his deal but it is thought Wigan want him to extend his stay before 2021, rather than see him return home at the end of this campaign.

“We’ll do everything we possibly can – be reassured we’ll do that – because not only is he a great player but a great person as well who fits in well with the culture we have here,” said Lam.

“We want him to stay here long term so we will do everything we can to keep him, and if he doesn’t stay and he goes back home, we’ll know we’ve done our best and it is what it is.”