FFA chief executive David Gallop remained tight-lipped on the interview process when questioned on Thursday but confirmed the appointment will be made based on the ability to make the 10 A-League clubs financially sustainable. Improving the financial platform of the league remains the priority of the FFA who are determined to have clubs in a healthy position and no longer requiring assistance from head office.

"We've got a shortlist for that, international people, local people have applied. I said at the start of this we're looking for business acumen, the ability to help clubs grow their businesses and I'm sure that we will make a good appointment on that front in the coming weeks so it's exciting stuff," Gallop said.

After months of off-field uncertainty, Brisbane Roar's owners look to have secured a sale of their controlling stake in the club with a consortium lead by Australian businessman and new Roar managing director, Daniel Cobb, set to be announced. It remains to be seen whether the sale will be partial or complete though current owners, The Bakrie Group, confirmed their intentions to the FFA to support the club financially until the takeover is complete.

"I think that it's probably likely that it will be sold, that seems to be what they would like to do. Whether that's partial or wholly I'm not sure," Gallop said. "We were pleased to see that the current owners have recommitted in terms of getting over the speed hump that's in front of them at the moment and an injection of capital has been promised. They're now looking at a potential sale of the club, that's obviously their prerogative."