Parent club Juventus will have the final say over either a loan or possibly a permanent switch for Troisi, who bagged 12 goals in 27 A-League appearances on loan at Melbourne Victory last season.

Troisi – who played 47 minutes at the World Cup after coming off the bench against Chile and Spain – also has options in England, Germany, Turkey, Belgium and another prominent A-League club.

The 26 year-old's future should be decided within a fortnight.

On a post-World Cup break in Australia, Troisi could have remained at Victory for another season but after the club confirmed skipper Mark Milligan as its domestic marquee and Besart Berisha filling the overseas spot, he opted to look elsewhere.

Father and advisor Alby Troisi would not confirm that WSW was the most likely destination, but did reveal Troisi's admiration for coach Tony Popovic.

"For a player, the coach is always a huge factor and James holds Tony Popovic in very high esteem," he said.

"If James was to stay in Australia then working with somebody like Popovic would certainly appeal to him.

"In my view, Tony Popovic is not just a top coach in Australia – he could coach anywhere in the world.

"Look at what he has achieved with Wanderers over the past two years.

"He understands the game, he understands his players and knows how to bring out the best in them.

"He's just a clever footballing man – and his players love him. He's a great manager, no question about that."

Troisi senior insisted Juventus – which has sole ownership of Troisi's contract for two more years after co-owner Atalanta relinquished its rights to the player 10 days ago – will be the final arbiter in where he goes next.

"He's a fully-fledged Juventus player at this stage and they will decide what happens," he said.

"They may want to keep him or may loan him out, or even let him leave permanently. That it is all to be determined."

Troisi made just six appearances for Atalanta before being loaned to Victory, for whom he excelled last season to win his way back into Socceroos favour.

Should Troisi and Juve agree terms with the Wanderers, he would be available for the last eight AFC Champions League duel against defending champion Guangzhou Evergrande, with the two-legged tie set for Pirtek Stadium on 20 August with the return seven days later in China.

WSW is only the second Australian team to reach the ACL quarter finals - the other being beaten 2008 finalist Adelaide United.

When contacted by TWG, Western Sydney Wanderers media said the club does not comment on player speculation.