Eels approach Peats to leave NRL club

Parramatta hooker Nathan Peats has been approached by the club to leave before Friday's NRL match against South Sydney.

The Eels need to shave $570,000 off their cap if they are to play for NRL points this week. (AAP)

Parramatta hooker Nathan Peats has confirmed he has been approached by the club to leave before Friday's NRL match in order for the Eels to get under the salary cap.

Peats has left the situation in the hands of his manager Sam Ayoub but said he is preparing to play for the Eels against South Sydney this week.

"I've had a chat with a few people, but it's out of my control at the moment. My manager's sorting things out and I'm worried about playing Souths this week," Peats said on Tuesday.