Manly are believed to have solved their No.9 crisis by signing Newcastle hooker Danny Levi for the 2020 NRL season.

The former New Zealand international was released from his contract with Newcastle Knights on Tuesday afternoon and will begin life under Des Hasler this week.

While Manly have yet to confirm the news, it spells the end of 18-months of uncertainty for the 24-year-old who was replaced by Jayden Brailey at the Knights after falling out of favour.