Number one Danny Vukovic is facing a lengthy ban and the Mariners have just released second choice keeper Matthew Trott.

McKinna is on the lookout for another quality keeper and while Vanstrattan is one of several options being examined, his Central Coast links make him an attractive target.

The Gosford-born 25-year-old has several friends in the Mariners squad and met up up with the players for a recent training session.

The keeper's last outing on Australian soil was for Juventus in last month's pre-season friendly against Melbourne Victory but last week he was invited to join the Socceroos for training as they prepared for the China game.

McKinna told au.fourfourtwo.com today: "Jess is a Central Coast boy and he's friends with a few of the boys here such as Dylan MacAllister and Andrew Clark.

"He came along to a session to catch up with the boys and I managed to have a chat with him as well.

"I believe his contract with his club is up and he said he was keen to play in Australia. He's certainly a name that's of interest. There are a few we're looking at."

However, McKinna said Mark Bosnich was not one of those options despite recent speculation.

Whether it's Vanstrattan he lands or not, McKinna wants a fit goalkeeper with some games behind him.

He said the outgoing Trott had been unfortunate with injury but neither he nor youngster Andrew Redmayne had enough game time under their belts at this point.

Meanwhile, McKinna confirmed to au.fourfourtwo.com that he expected to see Adam Kwasnik move on to Wellington Phoenix.

He said: "His contract had been updated here but nothing had been signed.

"I believe Wellington have made him a very good offer. We won't stand in his way. Adam has been a great servant here."