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Kodi Nikorima could be a Warrior by the end of this week.The switch of the Kiwis halfback to Mt Smart now seems like a matter of when, not if.The Warriors have made a formal offer to the 25-year-old for the 2020 season and beyond, and it's a lucrative one, a significant upgrade on his current deal at Brisbane.Nikorima is currently signed at the Broncos until the end of next year, but has an option in his favour for next season.However, his agent Issac Moses will pursue an early release for the 13-test Kiwi, and the Herald understands that is likely to be granted.The final step is up to the Broncos — who are under pressure following a less than ideal start to their 2019 campaign — but they are expected to grant Nikorima an early release, with several promising youngsters among their halves contenders.Once that happens, Nikorima will be free to ink what will be a long term deal with the Warriors.Nikorima has been in the Warriors sights since December last year, after the surprise departure of Shaun Johnson in l