Cheika took over from fellow Australia Dan McKellar final summer time, with Tigers turning to the previous Champions Cup-winning boss after they completed third from backside of the 10-team Premiership.
The job within the East Midlands was Cheika’s first in membership rugby for a decade.
His time away from the week-to-week calls for, in addition to the velocity of the appointment, are among the many the reason why he dedicated to solely a yr.
“I signed a one-year deal for a purpose, as a result of I did not know what was going to occur,” he mentioned.
“It was very fast, the entire thing, and I did not know the way this may roll out with my household after which additionally with me.
“I’ve actually loved it, I’ve loved every part – the footy, being in England. It has been good, I would by no means lived right here earlier than and I’ve actually loved it, and likewise the followers – they’ve been among the greatest followers I’ve been round.
“And due to this fact my unique stance, which is the place I am nonetheless at, is that it is troublesome to remain to that.
“I am looking for a means that it might work going ahead. So after we are speaking about negotiations, it is about looking for a means that it might work for me and for the membership.”
Tigers, who’re fourth within the Premiership desk, are again in league motion towards Gloucester on Saturday.
A two-month break in top-flight motion will comply with that to accommodate the Six Nations competitors.