The 26-year-old has been training with Cronulla in the hope of replacing the retired Michael Ennis but Leeds are demanding a $400,000 transfer fee to make that happen.

As it stands, Segeyaro cannot sign with another club until November 2018.

He has been staying with Sharks star Wade Graham who admits his mate his struggling.

“He’s been a bit all over the place to be honest,” Graham told AAP from Cronulla’s camp in London ahead of their World Club Series clash with Wigan.

“He just wants to be playing again. I’d love it to be with us. “He’s one of my best mates. I just want what’s right for him and I really hope something can be sorted.”

Rhinos CEO Gary Hetherington said the club would not budge on its position to stop Segeyaro returning to the NRL.

“James reneged on his contract and he’s on the transfer list,” Hetherington told AAP.

“We’ve spoken to the NRL and they’ve made it clear that they won’t register any contract unless we’ve been paid the fee we want.

“We’ve employed lawyers in Australia to begin legal action for breach of contract.”