While still revered from his stint as a player with the former Eredivisie club where he scored 35 goals in 63 league games, it's his proven record with developing and selling players that has made him a prime target of the club. Currently fifth on the Erestedivise table, Breda are looking to emerge as a major feeder team in the Netherlands to improve their finances and to achieve promotion back to the top flight.

Few coaches in the A-League can rival the 53-year-old's history of forging local talent, and he has been credited with playing a significant role in the development of Australian internationals Mat Ryan, Tom Rogic, Alex Gersbach, Bernie Ibini and Trent Sainsbury, as well as the sales of players such as Mustafa Amini and Rostyn Griffiths.

Arnold's agent Tony Rallis declined to comment on interest from other clubs when contacted by Fairfax Media but it's understood discussions over a contract extension are yet to commence with Sydney FC although it is understood the club is eager to retain Arnold beyond this season. At the end of last season, Sydney FC chairman Scott Barlow announced his intention to offer a long-term contract extension to Arnold.

"In all my conversations with Graham, we talk about him being at Sydney FC long term and building for the future. I'm as committed to that idea as ever and I'd like to think he'll be with us for many seasons to come," Barlow said in April.

Sydney FC finish round four at the top of the A-League ladder after putting Newcastle Jets to the sword with a 2-0 win on Saturday. Their fourth win in as many games in the league mean Sydney have tallied a maximum 12 points though Arnold was refusing to get carried away after the match, suggesting the best is to come.