The international transfer window opens this month and A-League clubs and players are expected to be involved in the frenzy. Club allegiance might not be enough, when offers of $1 million are on the table.
These are the top transfer targets.
Tomas Rogic (Central Coast)
After a stellar season in which he made his Australia debut, 20-year-old midfielder Rogic is unsurprisingly attracting interest from Europe, including Premier League club Reading which has already tried to sign him. A matter of when, not if, he will move overseas.
Mat Ryan (Central Coast)
Ryan, 20, has capped a remarkable rise from obscurity to one of the most exciting goalkeepers Australia has produced. Trialled with Premier League big gun Tottenham Hotspur last year and several clubs, including Hull City, are reportedly keen to sign him.
Marco Rojas (Melbourne Victory)
Rojas’s form has been so good in the A-League, some have dubbed him the “Kiwi Messi”. Ange Postecoglou wants the 21-year-old New Zealand midfielder to stay another season but with talk he could attract offers of up to $1 million, the club may have to bite the bullet.
Erik Paartalu (Brisbane Roar)
Midfielder Paartalu, 26, has been a target of several Asian clubs in recent seasons and reportedly turned down a six-figure offer from Chinese Super League club Guangzhou last season. With reports he is unsettled and champion Roar struggling, now could be time to make the move.
Aziz Behich (Melbourne Heart)
A move to Turkish giant Besiktas fell through last season, but another strong season and a Socceroos call-up means Behich, 22, is bound to attract interest again. The fullback is keen to move overseas but may be prepared to see out the season with Heart.
