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The ambitious Wolves, who caused a stir Down Under a year ago with the capture of Australian Test centre Matt King, are said to be lining up Lyon as a replacement for Great Britain international Martin Gleeson.

The 28-year-old Gleeson, who was born in England but brought up in Queensland, is thought to be seeking a move to Australia and, according to The Australian, has contacted Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos to sound out their interest.

Ironically, the 26-year-old Lyon was signed by St Helens in 2005 as a replacement for Gleeson when he joined Warrington.

Lyon, whose successful two-year stint in Super League culminated in him being awarded the prestigious Man of Steel award, returned to the National Rugby League with Manly Sea Eagles in 2006 but has failed to live up to expectations.

He is in the second year of a lucrative four-year deal with Manly but Warrington are said to be willing to pay the Sea Eagles £500,000 to secure his release.

Melbourne recruitment manager Frank Ponissi confirmed Gleeson had contacted his club.

"We heard he would like to play in Australia at some stage of his career," Ponissi told The Australian.

"We have heard that in the past from other players. Sometimes it comes off, as with Gareth Ellis (who will join Wests Tigers next season). We'll see what happens."

The Storm will have a vacancy in the centres next season with Israel Folau's decision to join Brisbane.