Sydney FC is believed to have gone cold on a deal that would have seen former Arsenal and Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu play a 10-game guest stint in the A-League this season.
The recent signing of Socceroo Brett Emerton meant there is little money left in the kitty for the Sky Blues to sign Kanu, who now plays with Portsmouth in The Championship in England.
However, it is understood several A-League clubs are showing some interest in luring the prolific 35-year-old striker, who still has a year left on his contract with Portsmouth but is keen continue his career in Asia.
His representatives believe a guest stint in the A-League would position him well for interest from some of the big clubs in Japan, China, Korea and the Middle East.
Kanu's Australian agent, Zenith Sports and Entertainment Management, confirmed Sydney had shown some interest in the Nigerian, whose record speaks for itself.
"I think the fact that they signed Brett Emerton made it very difficult for Sydney to find room for Nwankwo," a Zenith spokesman said.
"It's a shame because he would be a huge hit. He is still a good player, as he has shown recently with Portsmouth."
Kanu would indeed be a big hit in Australia.
He has achieved wonderful things on and off the field.
During his stellar 20-year career, he has played for Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal, West Bromwich and Portsmouth, winning three FA Cup medals, a Champions League, a UEFA Cup, Olympic gold medal and a Premier League.
Kanu was also twice winner of the African Player of the Year while off the field he is an ambassador for UNICEF and is widely regarded for his charity work
The recent signing of Socceroo Brett Emerton meant there is little money left in the kitty for the Sky Blues to sign Kanu, who now plays with Portsmouth in The Championship in England.
However, it is understood several A-League clubs are showing some interest in luring the prolific 35-year-old striker, who still has a year left on his contract with Portsmouth but is keen continue his career in Asia.
His representatives believe a guest stint in the A-League would position him well for interest from some of the big clubs in Japan, China, Korea and the Middle East.
Kanu's Australian agent, Zenith Sports and Entertainment Management, confirmed Sydney had shown some interest in the Nigerian, whose record speaks for itself.
"I think the fact that they signed Brett Emerton made it very difficult for Sydney to find room for Nwankwo," a Zenith spokesman said.
"It's a shame because he would be a huge hit. He is still a good player, as he has shown recently with Portsmouth."
Kanu would indeed be a big hit in Australia.
He has achieved wonderful things on and off the field.
During his stellar 20-year career, he has played for Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal, West Bromwich and Portsmouth, winning three FA Cup medals, a Champions League, a UEFA Cup, Olympic gold medal and a Premier League.
Kanu was also twice winner of the African Player of the Year while off the field he is an ambassador for UNICEF and is widely regarded for his charity work
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