au.fourfourtwo.com yesterday revealed Gold Coast's interest in the former Arsenal star and today the club confirmed they were in contact with the star's agent over a possible move Down Under.

"We've been approached by literally hundreds of players and agents and Robert Pires is among them and he is somebody who does command a lot of respect and attention," Bleiberg told The Gold Coast Bulletin.

"He's an attacking midfielder which is what I am after. I want somebody to support Joel Porter who will be our main striker from a deeper position.

"Unlike a lot of other big names offered to us, he played last year and it goes without saying he is more than qualified for the A-League.

"Pires is still a class act. The question will centre on the financial aspect and whether he is willing to commit himself and his family to Australia."