2. TOMI JURIC

Too soon, we hear you say? For a long-time the Socceroos' first choice striker, Juric's career has hit a real roadblock of late, culminating in his release from FC Luzern (where the goals had dried up). 

"The decision has been brewing for quite some time," sporting director Remo Meyer said after clearing Juric to speak to other clubs.

"There had been rumours about Tomi already last summer and again this winter - and we decided to give him a break to sort out his future career.

"Tomi should be free in his mind, to talk to other clubs about a possible transfer."

It wasn't long ago that he was linked with some of Switzerland's biggest clubs, so there is clearly still value to the 27-year-old and another European venture would be an option.

Asia may also be beckoning, although the man who famously turned down a $10 million Chinese Super League move to try his luck in Europe may find a vastly reduced offer a bitter pill to swallow now.

So would an A-League return, with the hopes of reigniting his lapsed goalscoring form and confidence, be an inviting move?

There's no shortage of clubs seeking a talented, physical striker and given the Socceroos forward woes, any successful move would certainly rocket him back into national team contention.