So reports out of Adelaide suggest that a 6th visa slot will be added into the A-League during the January window.
However, the Dutchman first wants to sign an Australian defensive midfielder and, according to sources, Melbourne City was approached for a swap deal so Verbeek could get his man.
Former Adelaide United defensive midfielder Rostyn Griffiths was targeted but City aren’t interested in releasing the 31 year-old.
However, talk is getting much stronger the A-League could introduce a sixth visa player for all 11 clubs by the time January’s FIFA transfer window comes calling.
On the back of that news some of Europe’s best agents have already looked towards the A-League in a bid to bring some of the vast talent that, for one reason or another, have been left stranded due to FIFA transfer windows closing in Europe.
Former Italian international and ex-AC Milan, AS Roma and Atletico Madrid midfielder Alessio Cerci, 32, was seriously considering the A-League as a destination before signing for Salernitana in Italy’s Serie B.
A Uruguayan gun defensive midfielder a No. 6 is now also available on loan from a French Ligue 1 outfit.
The French club was prepared to pay for most of his season long wages in a bid to keep him on their books.
Another international striker based in Italy contracted to a Serie A club is another player available on loan.
It's is from Val tho, so take with a pinch of salt.