The Panthers winger will come off-contract at the end of the year and has already been linked with a big-money move to Parramatta.

However that's been quickly denied by his manager, who is expected to meet with Penrith boss Phil Gould next week to discuss Mansour's long-term future.

In a year where he could well return to the State of Origin arena for NSW, the 27-year-old has narrowed his focus on a strong start to the season.

"I missed the start of the year last year because of my knee reconstruction and as a team we didn't start too well," Mansour told AAP.

"Anyone would want their contract sorted as soon as possible but the season is two weeks away and I just want to start the season well.

"I'm confident my contract will sort itself out later in the year but at the same time I'll always be indebted to the club no matter what. I'm so grateful for what the club has given me.

"It's shaped me as a player and person off the field. I've always fought hard to be in the NRL and they made my dreams come true so obviously I''d be happy to stay."

The Kangaroos representative is arguably the best winger in the competition and will likely be in a position to command even bigger dollars should he get picked for the Blues this year.

Kangaroos winger Dane Gagai is reportedly on about $2.1 million over three years, while Valentine Holmes is believed to be making $1 million a season - although neither will play wing for their respective NRL clubs this year.

Mansour has so far only played three games for NSW back in 2016 and Panthers coach Anthony Griffin admits representative players don't come cheap.

"He's an elite winger in the NRL so it's always a squeeze. Everyone wants what they want, so that's the balancing act, juggling all that into the cap," Griffin said.

"But at this stage, I think things are moving along okay."

Australian Associated Press