Prop Neil Harmon will be named in Bradford Bulls' 25-man squad for Super League V despite continued speculation about his future.

Harmon's agent Nick Fowler hinted in the press over the weekend that the 31-year-old forward might be available for a move if he does not fit into Matthew Elliott's plans for the new campaign.

Reports suggest that Harmon is under pressure due to new salary cap regulations which state that no more than 20 players can earn more than £20,000 a year.

But chairman Chris Caisley blasted: "It's about time some people got their facts straight. What the players earn is a matter between them and ourselves and should not be for public airing.

"As things stand Neil has a year of his contract to run and will be named in the squad for the new season."

Harmon figured in 29 games for the Bulls last season, but started just 15, and with Paul Anderson, Stuart Fielden and Brian McDermott seemingly ahead of him in the front-row pecking order his chance may well be restricted again.

Fowler said: "Neil would like to stay at Odsal, but if necessary he would be prepared to join another club.

"He still enjoys playing the game and would do a great job for a team in Super League. He is also very keen to play for Ireland in this autumn's World Cup."

Harmon is believed to have had talks on his future with Elliott, but has been training with the senior squad and faced Leeds in the Tetley Bitter Challenge on Boxing Day when his experience shone through in a youthful squad.

Meanwhile, Caisley is still waiting to hear from the New Zealand authorities over the release of Robbie and Henry Paul for the Anzac Day test against Australia on April 21.

"The Aussies have put out a circular saying that only matches outside the NRL season are given full international status.

"We are seeking clarification on the matter, but obviously we would be delighted if Robbie and Henry were available for us instead, although of course we would seek the views of the players."

The Bulls had been resigned to losing the Kiwi duo for the home clash with London Broncos (Good Friday, April 21) but Caisley had insisted they flew back the next day to make themselves available for the visit to Wigan (Easter Monday, April 24).

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