Cronulla halfback Jeff Robson has urged the NRL club to re-sign skipper Paul Gallen as soon as possible.
Off-contract at season's end, 33-year-old Gallen is keen to stick with the Sharks for one more season.
But negotiations with Sharks management under new boss Lyall Gorman are moving slowly.
Robson said NSW skipper Gallen, who is in his 15th season with the club, deserves to see out his NRL career with Cronulla.
"He is a one-club man. He loves the place and it would be great to see him stay," Robson said.
"He has done so much for the place. He has been a great leader for the club and I think he deserves to stay.
"I know he wants to, so hopefully he can.
"Hopefully something can be worked out really soon and he can concentrate on footy."
Gallen has previously indicated he wants one more year with Cronulla, before moving to the Super League in Europe to finish his career.
Gallen said at training on Tuesday his manager David Riolo would meet with the club this week.
"I want to stay, there is no doubt about that, I've said that before," Gallen said.
"After what has gone on the past couple of years I hope we can sort something out.
"I have shown loyalty. Even my biggest detractor couldn't say I haven't shown this place loyalty. Whether that is returned remains to be seen."
Robson is also off-contract and he indicated he was keen to stay in the Shire too for one more season, before a possible move into coaching.
"The goal it to play again next year and stay with the club," Robson said.
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