Brisbane Roar general manager Sean Dobson is under no illusion the suitors will come thick and fast for star striker Besart Berisha, but has backed the club to keep his services should he stay in the A-League.

The 28-year-old Albanian is in the final year of his current deal and Sydney FC are among rival outfits tipped to make a serious play now he has entered the final six months of his contract, which allows him to discuss potential offers if given permission by the Roar.

Prolific goalscorer: Berisha is off contract at the end of the A-League season. Credit:Getty Images

A move for Berisha is understood to have been a major topic of discussion within the Sky Blues following their 4-0 rout to the Roar a fortnight ago.

Sydney FC have one visa spot available after releasing Dutch defender Pascal Bosschaart last week and Frank Farina confirmed they have still have enough space within the salary cap to sign another player.