Speaking exclusively to au.fourfourtwo.com, Gorman admitted that he has held a meeting with the former Sydney FC man’s representatives in the last 24 hours but this was little more than exploratory talks to ‘see how the land lies’.

It certainly isn’t a case of the Mariners chasing the player at the expense of other potential targets out there.

Vastly experienced Yorke has expressed a desire to return Down Under once his current contract at English Premier League side Sunderland expires.

There looks to be no room at the Sydney inn for the Trinidad and Tobago international while the Gold Coast Galaxy’s failure to gain admission to the A-League has slammed that particular door shut.

The Mariners are the other club linked with the player with one newspaper recently claiming that talks were at an advanced stage.

That’s news to Gorman. He said: “Yes, I have spoken with his manager but it’s no more than exploratory, to find out Dwight’s thoughts on the future. We certainly haven’t talked dollars or anything like that. We’re miles off a signing.

“We are an ambitious club and we are interested in talking to all good footballers. We are examining the market, the global market, and seeing what is out there.

“We have already signed Adrian Caceres and Ahmad Elrich. We are in no rush. We have a very astute coaching staff here and we will do what we feel is best for the club.

“We are talking and looking into numerous different players and to make informed decisions about people.

“Players have to fit in both on the pitch and off and fit comfortably as part of the Central Coast Mariners brand.”

Yorke is believed to want at least a two-year deal if he agrees to a second stint in Australia, possibly with a coaching element included.

While Gorman looks to help expand the Mariners squad, he has voiced his support for the FFA’s decision not to increase the A-League’s membership next season.

He said: “Of course we want to see the competition grow and to see fresh flavour and variety. However, what we don’t want is clubs rushed in before it’s absolutely right. That can be destructive and dangerous.”