STURM Graz of Austria has again made a play for Adelaide United’s Jimmy Jeggo.

The Bundesliga club contacted Adelaide officials last week before negotiations stalled.

Adelaide again rejected Sturm’s advances after the Austrians wanted to a try before you buy agreement for the reigning A-League young player of the year.

Sturm initially wanted to see Jeggo on trial in June but the Reds stood firm.

It’s believed Adelaide was prepared to allow Jeggo to fulfil his dream of playing in Europe once the Austrians had paid a transfer fee for the attacking midfielder.

Sturm may comeback with an offer with Jeggo on the market for a reported $400,000 before the FIFA transfer window closes this month.

If Jeggo, 23, does leave he will be the second Reds player to head to Europe during the A-League’s off season for a transfer fee.

Awer Mabil, 20, was sold to Denmark’s Midtjylland in July.

Mabil hasn’t yet featured for his new club after receiving his working visa and working permit just last week.

Adelaide nonetheless is seemingly closer to announcing a replacement for Mabil.

Mate Dugandzic is still on the Reds radar after the former Melbourne City winger was last week on trial with Norwegian club FK Haugesund.

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