The Dutch side is currently home to Socceroo striker Nikita Rukavytsya and are now said to be very keen on adding flying left wingback Carney to their squad roster for the new season.

A report in the local Dutch press says the Europa League side wants to add another leftback to their mix to challenge the current squad members for the spot - and Carney is top of the shortlist.

Carney has been transfer-listed at Sheffield United after a disastrous move to the Championship side two seasons ago. A falling out with the manager has seen Carney fail to even make the bench now.

Blades boss Kevin Blackwell is now so determined not to include Carney in his plans, he named a squad that was one substitute light for their recent match against Reading rather than give the Aussie a break.

But despite the lack of game-time, Carney continues to shine on the international stage with impressive performances for Australia, including a scorcher goal earlier this month against Ireland.

Carney was recently on trial at Belgian side Anderlecht and impressed management there but the expected exit of their current leftback failed to materialise which meant the former Sydney FC star was not needed.

If the latest deal goes through, Carney will join rising Socceroo star Rukavytsya at the club, in a move which could benefit the Australia side if the two develop a flourishing partnership on the field.

Twente also came to the rescue of struggling Luke Wilkshire who moved there after failing to make an impact in England at Middlesbrough and Bristol City, until then-Australia coach Guus Hiddink stepped in and engineered his move to Holland where Wilkshire went on to shine.