The Jets have tabled an offer, believed to be for two and half seasons, and appear the frontrunner for his signature.
Coach Mark Jones has made no secret of the fact he wants new blood and he'll have up to $240,000 to play with as the club continues its finals push.
Radovan Pavicevic's exit and the potential termination of Mitch Cooper's contract will open up space.
Jones wants Thailand-based forward Mark Bridge but can't afford him, while Shane Smeltz was on the radar before the All White signed with Wellington.
With a full cohort of visa players any new recruit must be an Australian, with South-East Asia shaping as the most likely market outside the A-League.