Wigan Warriors duo linked with London Broncos

The Championship outfit, which has a full-time squad, are thought to want them on board for 2021.

Both are under contract with Wigan but may move on to secure regular first-team action. Centre Hankinson, 27, played just three matches for Wigan last season.

But since signing from Swinton in 2018 he has proved himself at Super League level, and is an excellent goal-kicker.

If he does leave Wigan, it is unclear whether it would be permanently or on loan. He is behind first-choice centres Zak Hardaker and Oliver Gildart, while Wigan also have Jake Bibby and youngster Sam Halsall in their squad.

Frenchman Navarette spent last season on loan at Wakefield. He has not been given a squad number at Wigan next season - a clear indication his future lies elsewhere.

The ex-Catalans prop, 26, won a Grand Final with the Warriors in ‘18 but slipped down the pecking order the following year.

There is no reserve league next year, and the option of dual-registration – week-to-week loans – has been shelved due to Covid-19 precautions.

For that reason, other players on the fringes may depart – either permanently or on loan. They may include halfback Jake Shorrocks and prop Mitch Clarke.

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