The Knights have shifted their focus to the Kiwi international after missing out on Cronulla’s Jack Bird who signed with Brisbane despite Newcastle tabling a superior offer.

The Knights have money to burn which will be boosted after finalising a termination payment to Jarrod Mullen.  

"We met up on the Central Coast and had a chat," Brown told News Corp.

"But honestly, whether living in Newcastle is a genuine option for Kieran, I don't know."

The Bulldogs and Melbourne have also been linked to the Warriors half who has family in Sydney.

Foran sensationally walked out on a four-year $5 million deal with Parramatta for personal reasons last season.