FourFourTwo's Ben Somerford casts his eye over 10 Australians who need to find a new club during the upcoming transfer window.

Brad Smith

The young left-back has been on the sidelines with injury since Australia's World Cup play-off win over Syria in Sydney. Prior to that, though, he had barely played at Bournemouth beyond the occasional cup appearance. Cherries boss Eddie Howe said he expects Smith to return to training around Christmas although opportunities to play are far from guaranteed, hinting a loan move to a Championship club might work best.

Mitch Langerak

The 29-year-old goalkeeper left Stuttgart after being usurped as first choice for Levante in Spain's La Liga in August but has only managed one appearance since his switch. Langerak has been relegated to third choice at Levante, seldom even appearing in the matchday squad and needs a loan move to get game-time ahead of the World Cup, with shot-stoppers such as Mark Birighitti, Danny Vukovic and even Brad Jones mounting their case. Only three keepers will go to Russia.

Dylan McGowan

In June, McGowan made his Socceroos debut against Brazil after penning a long-term deal with Pacos Ferreira in the well regarded Portuguese top flight. But six months later the 26-year-old has fallen well out of the international frame, having not made one first-team appearance. The Socceroos aren't blessed with a large amount of central defensive options, so McGowan is a chance for Russia if he can get game-time somewhere. Given he's only just joined Pacos Ferreira, a loan move would suit.

Chris Ikonomidis

The highly-rated 22-year-old could be an X-factor for the Socceroos in Russia if he can get some regular first-team football under his belt. The winger, who has six Socceroos caps, has been with Lazio since 2013 but isn't in the first-team frame with a strong Serie A club. He has had two loan spells before, in Serie B with Salernitana and Denmark with AGF, where he wasn't a stand-out. With six months left on his Lazio contract, it might be time for a permanent switch to a club at his level.

Nathan Burns

It's easy to forget only three years ago, Burns was the best player in the A-League, winning the 2014-15 Johnny Warren Medal. The 29-year-old's career has stagnated ever since, having left Wellington for Japan, firstly with FC Tokyo and more recently Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Burns left Tokyo after falling out of favour but since his move to Hiroshima in July, he's failed to make one appearance, although injury hasn't helped. Needs to weigh up his priorities in his career right now.

Matt Spiranovic

The central defender would be a first-choice Socceroos starter if he was playing at a higher level at club level, having spent 2017 with China's second division with Hangzhou Greentown where he's on a lucrative contract. Hangzhou missed promotion, so another year in the second tier looms for the 29-year-old who started all three Australia games at the 2014 World Cup. Another one who needs to weigh up his priorities.

Curtis Good

Injuries have cursed the 24-year-old central defender, who made one Socceroos appearance under Postecoglou, shortly prior to the 2014 World Cup. Good endured several years battling a hip injury but has been fit for the past 12 months, playing with Newcastle's reserves and under-age sides. The defender only has six months left on his contract and the Magpies may try cash in, likely with a lower tier English club, having now proved he isn't fragile.

Tim Cahill

The Socceroos superstar opted to leave Melbourne City earlier this month with a view to earning suitable game-time to press his case for a spot on the plane to Russia. Cahill's decision has been well documented but his next move remains unclear, with speculation linking him with clubs in USA, Asia and the Middle East. The 38-year-old could be a huge influence in Russia, but given his age, needs to play at club level frequently for the next six months.

Apostolos Giannou

The big striker is another player who could provide an X-factor, ala Josh Kennedy at the 2006 World Cup. Giannou earned five caps under Ange Postecoglou but hasn't played internationally since the 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw with Japan in October 2016. His lack of game-time with Guangzhou R&F hasn't helped his cause, although he did return late in the 2017 season with a brace, but the new Chinese regulations on foreign players means opportunities will be limited for him.

Jordan Lyden

The Perth-born 21-year-old has been in and around the Aston Villa first-team over the past 18 months but isn't currently a first-team option with the side pushing for promotion in England's Championship. Lyden is a talent, but as a defensive midfielder, has plenty of competition for a Socceroos spot (including team-mate Mile Jedinak) but may be a project player for the new boss given his promise.