Hawthorn's ability to secure Jaegar O'Meara will hinge on the Gold Coast Suns' ability to recruit ready-to-go quality midfielders to the club.

After the former Rising Star winner – the talented but injured O'Meara – and fellow Sun Dion Prestia asked for trades, Gold Coast remain determined to secure ready-to-play midfielders as part of any exchange.

The Suns will be expected to discuss a player swap with Hawthorn, but will also consider a first-round pick and player to be part of a Hawks offer that they would then on-trade to secure at least one of the proven midfielders they are demanding.

Industry sources expect a player such as Will Langford, who has struggled in recent seasons for senior opportunities, to be offered as a player who may form part of a deal.