The Sharks have ramped up their pursuit of Matt Moylan in the hope the representative star will be granted a release from the Panthers.

Despite a host of clubs circling Moylan should he hit the open market, cashed-up Cronulla have rolled out the red carpet in a bid to prise the 26-year-old away from the foot of the mountains and reignite their premiership ambitions.

Moylan, who is contracted until the end of 2021, has been reported to be interested in joining Trent Barrett at Manly should the Panthers decide to sever ties with the man whom they have tried to build a club around.

But the Sharks' interest has only intensified since Penrith were bundled out of the finals by Brisbane last week as they look to add to their playmaking stocks.