The 27-year-old’s contract was not renewed by Canterbury following a mixed four-year association with the club.

Cronulla look set to sign him to a one-year-deal which would keep the forward hungry to perform.

Williams, known as “T-Rex” for his size, was relegated to reserve grade this year following sub-par performances in which the 193cm/ 120kg monster went missing for large portions of matches.

Should Sharks coach Shane Flanagan get the cut-priced Williams to fire, he could return to the type of form that saw him help Manly claim the 2011 premiership.

Williams, who has represented NSW and Australia, was once considered the most damaging forward in the NRL.

No other NRL clubs appear to be interested in Williams, with the Super League one of his only other options.