Hudson Young sought a move to the Knights despite claiming interest only in the Raiders or Chiefs, demanding $1.1 million annually plus contract adjustments.
Just before the spotlight was shining on Hudson Young's Papua New Guinea trip and his $3.6 million Chiefs offer, his camp was trying to move to another NRL club.
The Canberra Times can reveal the Newcastle Knights were sounded out about the possibility of Young returning to his home town.
That's despite Young saying in September he would only consider playing for the Canberra Raiders or the Chiefs.
And the terms Young wanted?