The stalemate looks set to continue at Brisbane after chief executive Paul White refused to clarify the club’s long-term plan and whether it involves Wayne Bennett beyond 2019.

White fronted media at Red Hill on Friday morning in an attempt to the quell speculation around the coaching job, shutting down reports former South Sydney coach Michael Maguire had been offered a three-year-deal at the club.

Bennett is off contract at the end of next season and wants to continue as an NRL coach, but White refused to detail the club’s long-term plan except to say the master coach wouldn’t be sacked ahead of next season.